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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.86, 1,941.94 and 965.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.86, 1,941.94 and 965.42 is: 1,332.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.86 : 1,941.94 = 965.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.86/1,941.94 = 965.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.86x = 1,941.94 × 965.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.86x = 1,874,787.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,874,787.71/1,406.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.60

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