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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.12, 2,106.29 and 711.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.12, 2,106.29 and 711.81 is: 1,066.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.12 : 2,106.29 = 711.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.12/2,106.29 = 711.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.12x = 2,106.29 × 711.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.12x = 1,499,280.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,280.06/1,406.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.26

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