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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.33, 1,932.62 and 803.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.33, 1,932.62 and 803.04 is: 1,108.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.33 : 1,932.62 = 803.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.33/1,932.62 = 803.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.33x = 1,932.62 × 803.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.33x = 1,551,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,967.15/1,400.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.29

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