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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.34, 2,106.32 and 676.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.34, 2,106.32 and 676.44 is: 1,013.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.34 : 2,106.32 = 676.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.34/2,106.32 = 676.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.34x = 2,106.32 × 676.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.34x = 1,424,799.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,799.10/1,406.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.13

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