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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.14, 1,946.73 and 1,233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.14, 1,946.73 and 1,233.02 is: 1,705.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.14 : 1,946.73 = 1,233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.14/1,946.73 = 1,233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.14x = 1,946.73 × 1,233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.14x = 2,400,357.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,357.02/1,407.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.84

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