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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.57, 1,939.88 and 1,028.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.57, 1,939.88 and 1,028.93 is: 1,419.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.57 : 1,939.88 = 1,028.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.57/1,939.88 = 1,028.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.57x = 1,939.88 × 1,028.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.57x = 1,995,993.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,993.60/1,406.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,419.06

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