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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.08, 1,940.35 and 808.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.08, 1,940.35 and 808.57 is: 1,115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.08 : 1,940.35 = 808.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.08/1,940.35 = 808.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.08x = 1,940.35 × 808.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.08x = 1,568,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,908.80/1,406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.80

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