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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.38, 2,102.16 and 1,246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.38, 2,102.16 and 1,246.20 is: 1,860.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.38 : 2,102.16 = 1,246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.38/2,102.16 = 1,246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.38x = 2,102.16 × 1,246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.38x = 2,619,711.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619,711.79/1,408.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.09

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