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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.97, 1,941.31 and 817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.97, 1,941.31 and 817.20 is: 1,127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.97 : 1,941.31 = 817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.97/1,941.31 = 817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.97x = 1,941.31 × 817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.97x = 1,586,438.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,438.53/1,406.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.56

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