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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.97, 1,946.46 and 939.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.97, 1,946.46 and 939.08 is: 1,295.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.97 : 1,946.46 = 939.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.97/1,946.46 = 939.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.97x = 1,946.46 × 939.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.97x = 1,827,881.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,881.66/1,410.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.48

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