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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.77, 2,107.04 and 1,132.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.77, 2,107.04 and 1,132.17 is: 1,695.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.77 : 2,107.04 = 1,132.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.77/2,107.04 = 1,132.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.77x = 2,107.04 × 1,132.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.77x = 2,385,521.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,521.82/1,406.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,695.74

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