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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.93, 2,099.66 and 1,227.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.93, 2,099.66 and 1,227.93 is: 1,840.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.93 : 2,099.66 = 1,227.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.93/2,099.66 = 1,227.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.93x = 2,099.66 × 1,227.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.93x = 2,578,229.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,229.36/1,400.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,840.38

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