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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.39, 1,942.89 and 911.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.39, 1,942.89 and 911.86 is: 1,257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.39 : 1,942.89 = 911.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.39/1,942.89 = 911.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.39x = 1,942.89 × 911.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.39x = 1,771,635.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,635.40/1,408.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.92

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