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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.20, 1,944.35 and 911.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.20, 1,944.35 and 911.13 is: 1,258.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.20 : 1,944.35 = 911.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.20/1,944.35 = 911.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.20x = 1,944.35 × 911.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.20x = 1,771,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,551.06/1,408.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.03

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