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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.06, 2,111.96 and 923.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.06, 2,111.96 and 923.06 is: 1,383.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.06 : 2,111.96 = 923.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.06/2,111.96 = 923.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.06x = 2,111.96 × 923.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.06x = 1,949,465.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,465.80/1,409.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.52

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