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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.05, 2,098.25 and 620.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.05, 2,098.25 and 620.27 is: 929.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.05 : 2,098.25 = 620.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.05/2,098.25 = 620.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.05x = 2,098.25 × 620.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.05x = 1,301,493.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,493.42/1,400.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.60

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