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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.93, 1,944.38 and 912.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.93, 1,944.38 and 912.39 is: 1,258.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.93 : 1,944.38 = 912.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.93/1,944.38 = 912.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.93x = 1,944.38 × 912.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.93x = 1,774,030.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,774,030.76/1,409.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.24

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