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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.74, 2,108.13 and 1,076.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.74, 2,108.13 and 1,076.40 is: 1,613.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.74 : 2,108.13 = 1,076.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.74/2,108.13 = 1,076.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.74x = 2,108.13 × 1,076.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.74x = 2,269,179.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,179.19/1,406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.08

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