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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.46, 1,941.28 and 816.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.46, 1,941.28 and 816.92 is: 1,127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.46 : 1,941.28 = 816.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.46/1,941.28 = 816.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.46x = 1,941.28 × 816.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.46x = 1,585,870.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,870.46/1,406.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.56

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