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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.76, 1,940.97 and 909.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.76, 1,940.97 and 909.24 is: 1,254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.76 : 1,940.97 = 909.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.76/1,940.97 = 909.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.76x = 1,940.97 × 909.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.76x = 1,764,807.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,807.56/1,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.52

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