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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.18, 1,940.61 and 808.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.18, 1,940.61 and 808.86 is: 1,116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.18 : 1,940.61 = 808.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.18/1,940.61 = 808.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.18x = 1,940.61 × 808.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.18x = 1,569,681.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,681.80/1,406.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.27

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