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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.50, 1,943.82 and 935.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.50, 1,943.82 and 935.58 is: 1,291.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.50 : 1,943.82 = 935.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.50/1,943.82 = 935.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.50x = 1,943.82 × 935.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.50x = 1,818,599.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,818,599.12/1,408.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.16

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