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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.98, 1,940.53 and 1,312.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.98, 1,940.53 and 1,312.67 is: 1,810.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.98 : 1,940.53 = 1,312.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.98/1,940.53 = 1,312.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.98x = 1,940.53 × 1,312.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.98x = 2,547,259.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,259.25/1,406.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.44

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