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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.74, 1,947.68 and 939.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.74, 1,947.68 and 939.32 is: 1,296.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.74 : 1,947.68 = 939.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.74/1,947.68 = 939.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.74x = 1,947.68 × 939.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.74x = 1,829,494.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,829,494.78/1,410.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.83

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