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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.22, 1,940.56 and 816.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.22, 1,940.56 and 816.76 is: 1,127.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.22 : 1,940.56 = 816.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.22/1,940.56 = 816.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.22x = 1,940.56 × 816.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.22x = 1,584,971.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,971.79/1,406.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.12

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