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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.63, 1,940.81 and 816.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.63, 1,940.81 and 816.82 is: 1,127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.63 : 1,940.81 = 816.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.63/1,940.81 = 816.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.63x = 1,940.81 × 816.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.63x = 1,585,296.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,296.27/1,406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.02

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