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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.04, 2,097.90 and 1,171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.04, 2,097.90 and 1,171.62 is: 1,755.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.04 : 2,097.90 = 1,171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.04/2,097.90 = 1,171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.04x = 2,097.90 × 1,171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.04x = 2,457,941.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,941.60/1,400.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.62

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