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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.76, 1,941.02 and 816.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.76, 1,941.02 and 816.96 is: 1,127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.76 : 1,941.02 = 816.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.76/1,941.02 = 816.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.76x = 1,941.02 × 816.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.76x = 1,585,731.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,731.61/1,406.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.22

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