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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.04, 1,940.41 and 846.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.04, 1,940.41 and 846.69 is: 1,168.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.04 : 1,940.41 = 846.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.04/1,940.41 = 846.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.04x = 1,940.41 × 846.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.04x = 1,642,914.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,914.76/1,406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.47

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