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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.08, 1,938.66 and 1,144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.08, 1,938.66 and 1,144.64 is: 1,577.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.08 : 1,938.66 = 1,144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.08/1,938.66 = 1,144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.08x = 1,938.66 × 1,144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.08x = 2,219,067.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,067.78/1,407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.07

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