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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.54, 2,101.56 and 1,320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.54, 2,101.56 and 1,320.06 is: 1,970.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.54 : 2,101.56 = 1,320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.54/2,101.56 = 1,320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.54x = 2,101.56 × 1,320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.54x = 2,774,185.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,774,185.29/1,407.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.95

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