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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.26, 2,099.82 and 620.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.26, 2,099.82 and 620.26 is: 930.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.26 : 2,099.82 = 620.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.26/2,099.82 = 620.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.26x = 2,099.82 × 620.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.26x = 1,302,434.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,434.35/1,400.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.14

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