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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.72, 1,942.93 and 911.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.72, 1,942.93 and 911.41 is: 1,257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.72 : 1,942.93 = 911.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.72/1,942.93 = 911.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.72x = 1,942.93 × 911.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.72x = 1,770,805.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,770,805.83/1,408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.03

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