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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.26, 1,940.91 and 816.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.26, 1,940.91 and 816.89 is: 1,127.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.26 : 1,940.91 = 816.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.26/1,940.91 = 816.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.26x = 1,940.91 × 816.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.26x = 1,585,501.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,501.80/1,406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.46

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