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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.08, 2,099.28 and 1,194.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.08, 2,099.28 and 1,194.72 is: 1,791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.08 : 2,099.28 = 1,194.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.08/2,099.28 = 1,194.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.08x = 2,099.28 × 1,194.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.08x = 2,508,051.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,051.80/1,400.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.36

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