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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.72, 1,940.72 and 963.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.72, 1,940.72 and 963.86 is: 1,329.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.72 : 1,940.72 = 963.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.72/1,940.72 = 963.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.72x = 1,940.72 × 963.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.72x = 1,870,582.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,582.38/1,406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.75

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