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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.16, 1,942.70 and 911.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.16, 1,942.70 and 911.10 is: 1,256.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.16 : 1,942.70 = 911.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.16/1,942.70 = 911.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.16x = 1,942.70 × 911.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.16x = 1,769,993.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,993.97/1,408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.96

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