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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.59, 1,947.24 and 939.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.59, 1,947.24 and 939.32 is: 1,296.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.59 : 1,947.24 = 939.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.59/1,947.24 = 939.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.59x = 1,947.24 × 939.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.59x = 1,829,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,071.74/1,410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.68

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