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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.64, 1,947.42 and 1,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.64, 1,947.42 and 1,233.52 is: 1,706.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.64 : 1,947.42 = 1,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.64/1,947.42 = 1,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.64x = 1,947.42 × 1,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.64x = 2,402,181.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402,181.52/1,407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.53

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