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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.51, 1,938.33 and 1,232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.51, 1,938.33 and 1,232.55 is: 1,697.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.51 : 1,938.33 = 1,232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.51/1,938.33 = 1,232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.51x = 1,938.33 × 1,232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.51x = 2,389,088.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,088.64/1,407.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.39

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