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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.87, 2,099.50 and 620.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.87, 2,099.50 and 620.37 is: 929.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.87 : 2,099.50 = 620.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.87/2,099.50 = 620.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.87x = 2,099.50 × 620.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.87x = 1,302,465.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,465.26/1,400.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.75

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