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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.22, 2,100.69 and 534.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.22, 2,100.69 and 534.06 is: 801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.22 : 2,100.69 = 534.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.22/2,100.69 = 534.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.22x = 2,100.69 × 534.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.22x = 1,121,894.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,894.50/1,400.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.23

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