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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.96, 2,106.56 and 753.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.96, 2,106.56 and 753.94 is: 1,131.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.96 : 2,106.56 = 753.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.96/2,106.56 = 753.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.96x = 2,106.56 × 753.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.96x = 1,588,214.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,214.20/1,403.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.24

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