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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.65, 1,938.58 and 1,054.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.65, 1,938.58 and 1,054.73 is: 1,455.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.65 : 1,938.58 = 1,054.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.65/1,938.58 = 1,054.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.65x = 1,938.58 × 1,054.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.65x = 2,044,680.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044,680.69/1,404.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.65

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