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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.36, 2,099.93 and 620.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.36, 2,099.93 and 620.33 is: 930.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.36 : 2,099.93 = 620.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.36/2,099.93 = 620.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.36x = 2,099.93 × 620.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.36x = 1,302,635.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,635.98/1,400.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.22

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