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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.35, 2,101.30 and 1,179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.35, 2,101.30 and 1,179.94 is: 1,770.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.35 : 2,101.30 = 1,179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.35/2,101.30 = 1,179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.35x = 2,101.30 × 1,179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.35x = 2,479,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,402.02/1,400.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.56

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