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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.69, 1,944.67 and 937.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.69, 1,944.67 and 937.37 is: 1,294.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.69 : 1,944.67 = 937.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.69/1,944.67 = 937.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.69x = 1,944.67 × 937.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.69x = 1,822,875.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,822,875.32/1,408.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.02

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