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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.68, 1,939.76 and 1,008.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.68, 1,939.76 and 1,008.16 is: 1,389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.68 : 1,939.76 = 1,008.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.68/1,939.76 = 1,008.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.68x = 1,939.76 × 1,008.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.68x = 1,955,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,588.44/1,407.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.23

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