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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.88, 2,106.53 and 943.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.88, 2,106.53 and 943.67 is: 1,412.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.88 : 2,106.53 = 943.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.88/2,106.53 = 943.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.88x = 2,106.53 × 943.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.88x = 1,987,853.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,853.91/1,406.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.95

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