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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.62, 1,941.96 and 1,250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.62, 1,941.96 and 1,250.92 is: 1,727.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.62 : 1,941.96 = 1,250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.62/1,941.96 = 1,250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.62x = 1,941.96 × 1,250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.62x = 2,429,236.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,429,236.60/1,406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.00

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