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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.74, 1,944.45 and 967.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.74, 1,944.45 and 967.74 is: 1,335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.74 : 1,944.45 = 967.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.74/1,944.45 = 967.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.74x = 1,944.45 × 967.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.74x = 1,881,722.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,881,722.04/1,408.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.75

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