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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.32, 1,942.41 and 935.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.32, 1,942.41 and 935.37 is: 1,290.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.32 : 1,942.41 = 935.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.32/1,942.41 = 935.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.32x = 1,942.41 × 935.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.32x = 1,816,872.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,816,872.04/1,408.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.10

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