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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.68, 1,940.39 and 1,258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.68, 1,940.39 and 1,258.06 is: 1,736.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.68 : 1,940.39 = 1,258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.68/1,940.39 = 1,258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.68x = 1,940.39 × 1,258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.68x = 2,441,120.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,120.75/1,405.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.61

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