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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.70, 2,026.80 and 1,405.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.70, 2,026.80 and 1,405.70 is: 2,026.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.70 : 2,026.80 = 1,405.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.70/2,026.80 = 1,405.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.70x = 2,026.80 × 1,405.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.70x = 2,849,072.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,072.76/1,405.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.80

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