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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.99, 1,943.26 and 1,076.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.99, 1,943.26 and 1,076.89 is: 1,485.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.99 : 1,943.26 = 1,076.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.99/1,943.26 = 1,076.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.99x = 1,943.26 × 1,076.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.99x = 2,092,677.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,092,677.26/1,408.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.23

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