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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.04, 2,109.36 and 1,260.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.04, 2,109.36 and 1,260.72 is: 1,887.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.04 : 2,109.36 = 1,260.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.04/2,109.36 = 1,260.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.04x = 2,109.36 × 1,260.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.04x = 2,659,312.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659,312.34/1,409.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.32

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