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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.04, 1,940.34 and 816.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.04, 1,940.34 and 816.60 is: 1,126.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.04 : 1,940.34 = 816.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.04/1,940.34 = 816.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.04x = 1,940.34 × 816.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.04x = 1,584,481.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,481.64/1,406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.91

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