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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.49, 1,943.77 and 935.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.49, 1,943.77 and 935.57 is: 1,291.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.49 : 1,943.77 = 935.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.49/1,943.77 = 935.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.49x = 1,943.77 × 935.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.49x = 1,818,532.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,532.90/1,408.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.12

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