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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.68, 1,934.69 and 1,218.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.68, 1,934.69 and 1,218.17 is: 1,677.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.68 : 1,934.69 = 1,218.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.68/1,934.69 = 1,218.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.68x = 1,934.69 × 1,218.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.68x = 2,356,780.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,780.06/1,404.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.81

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