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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405, 2,104.86 and 1,298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405, 2,104.86 and 1,298.92 is: 1,945.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405 : 2,104.86 = 1,298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405/2,104.86 = 1,298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405x = 2,104.86 × 1,298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405x = 2,734,044.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,044.75/1,405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.94

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