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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.88, 2,100.70 and 534.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.88, 2,100.70 and 534.28 is: 801.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.88 : 2,100.70 = 534.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.88/2,100.70 = 534.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.88x = 2,100.70 × 534.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.88x = 1,122,362.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,362.00/1,399.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.76

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