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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.96, 1,942.52 and 911.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.96, 1,942.52 and 911.23 is: 1,257.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.96 : 1,942.52 = 911.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.96/1,942.52 = 911.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.96x = 1,942.52 × 911.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.96x = 1,770,073.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,073.09/1,407.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.19

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