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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.74, 1,941.27 and 817.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.74, 1,941.27 and 817.27 is: 1,127.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.74 : 1,941.27 = 817.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.74/1,941.27 = 817.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.74x = 1,941.27 × 817.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.74x = 1,586,541.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,541.73/1,406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.81

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