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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.79, 1,941.99 and 909.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.79, 1,941.99 and 909.68 is: 1,255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.79 : 1,941.99 = 909.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.79/1,941.99 = 909.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.79x = 1,941.99 × 909.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.79x = 1,766,579.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,579.75/1,406.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.75

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