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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.06, 1,940.25 and 816.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.06, 1,940.25 and 816.64 is: 1,126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.06 : 1,940.25 = 816.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.06/1,940.25 = 816.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.06x = 1,940.25 × 816.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.06x = 1,584,485.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,485.76/1,406.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.90

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