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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 940.48, 1,409.28 and 858.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 940.48, 1,409.28 and 858.44 is: 1,286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    940.48 : 1,409.28 = 858.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    940.48/1,409.28 = 858.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    940.48x = 1,409.28 × 858.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    940.48x = 1,209,782.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,782.32/940.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.35

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