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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.76, 1,935.09 and 1,218.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.76, 1,935.09 and 1,218.14 is: 1,676.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.76 : 1,935.09 = 1,218.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.76/1,935.09 = 1,218.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.76x = 1,935.09 × 1,218.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.76x = 2,357,208.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,208.11/1,405.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.83

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