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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.95, 1,930.62 and 1,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.95, 1,930.62 and 1,047.30 is: 1,443.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.95 : 1,930.62 = 1,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.95/1,930.62 = 1,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.95x = 1,930.62 × 1,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.95x = 2,021,938.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,021,938.33/1,400.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.26

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