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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.87, 1,932.62 and 1,141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.87, 1,932.62 and 1,141.08 is: 1,575.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.87 : 1,932.62 = 1,141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.87/1,932.62 = 1,141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.87x = 1,932.62 × 1,141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.87x = 2,205,274.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,274.03/1,399.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.34

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