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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.04, 1,942.34 and 909.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.04, 1,942.34 and 909.93 is: 1,256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.04 : 1,942.34 = 909.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.04/1,942.34 = 909.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.04x = 1,942.34 × 909.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.04x = 1,767,379.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,379.17/1,407.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.10

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