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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.52, 1,943.46 and 1,035.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.52, 1,943.46 and 1,035.81 is: 1,429.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.52 : 1,943.46 = 1,035.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.52/1,943.46 = 1,035.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.52x = 1,943.46 × 1,035.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.52x = 2,013,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,055.30/1,408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.20

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