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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.76, 1,938.90 and 1,209.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.76, 1,938.90 and 1,209.48 is: 1,666.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.76 : 1,938.90 = 1,209.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.76/1,938.90 = 1,209.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.76x = 1,938.90 × 1,209.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.76x = 2,345,060.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,060.77/1,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.99

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