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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.84, 1,941.73 and 817.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.84, 1,941.73 and 817.34 is: 1,128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.84 : 1,941.73 = 817.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.84/1,941.73 = 817.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.84x = 1,941.73 × 817.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.84x = 1,587,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,053.60/1,406.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.10

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