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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.42, 1,939.14 and 964.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.42, 1,939.14 and 964.56 is: 1,328.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.42 : 1,939.14 = 964.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.42/1,939.14 = 964.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.42x = 1,939.14 × 964.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.42x = 1,870,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,416.88/1,407.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.97

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