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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.96, 1,944.64 and 936.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.96, 1,944.64 and 936.88 is: 1,293.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.96 : 1,944.64 = 936.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.96/1,944.64 = 936.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.96x = 1,944.64 × 936.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.96x = 1,821,894.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,894.32/1,408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.08

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