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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.10, 1,940.73 and 816.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.10, 1,940.73 and 816.93 is: 1,127.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.10 : 1,940.73 = 816.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.10/1,940.73 = 816.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.10x = 1,940.73 × 816.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.10x = 1,585,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,440.56/1,406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.54

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