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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.64, 2,109.60 and 944.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.64, 2,109.60 and 944.16 is: 1,416.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.64 : 2,109.60 = 944.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.64/2,109.60 = 944.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.64x = 2,109.60 × 944.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.64x = 1,991,799.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,799.94/1,406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.00

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