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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.67, 2,104.70 and 841.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.67, 2,104.70 and 841.71 is: 1,259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.67 : 2,104.70 = 841.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.67/2,104.70 = 841.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.67x = 2,104.70 × 841.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.67x = 1,771,542.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,542.83/1,406.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.39

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