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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.40, 2,109.69 and 1,161.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.40, 2,109.69 and 1,161.37 is: 1,740.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.40 : 2,109.69 = 1,161.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.40/2,109.69 = 1,161.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.40x = 2,109.69 × 1,161.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.40x = 2,450,130.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,130.68/1,407.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.89

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