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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.88, 1,943.76 and 1,260.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.88, 1,943.76 and 1,260.25 is: 1,739.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.88 : 1,943.76 = 1,260.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.88/1,943.76 = 1,260.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.88x = 1,943.76 × 1,260.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.88x = 2,449,623.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,623.54/1,407.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.94

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