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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.68, 2,105.59 and 965.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.68, 2,105.59 and 965.35 is: 1,444.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.68 : 2,105.59 = 965.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.68/2,105.59 = 965.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.68x = 2,105.59 × 965.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.68x = 2,032,633.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,633.01/1,406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.98

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