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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.43, 1,942.53 and 911.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.43, 1,942.53 and 911.18 is: 1,256.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.43 : 1,942.53 = 911.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.43/1,942.53 = 911.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.43x = 1,942.53 × 911.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.43x = 1,769,994.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,994.49/1,408.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.71

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