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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.40, 2,944.14 and 909.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.40, 2,944.14 and 909.73 is: 1,362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.40 : 2,944.14 = 909.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.40/2,944.14 = 909.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.40x = 2,944.14 × 909.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.40x = 2,678,360.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,360.04/1,965.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.76

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