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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.74, 1,942.19 and 935.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.74, 1,942.19 and 935.87 is: 1,291.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.74 : 1,942.19 = 935.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.74/1,942.19 = 935.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.74x = 1,942.19 × 935.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.74x = 1,817,637.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,637.36/1,407.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.17

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