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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,400.99, 1,935.83 and 1,108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,400.99, 1,935.83 and 1,108.58 is: 1,531.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,400.99 : 1,935.83 = 1,108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,400.99/1,935.83 = 1,108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,400.99x = 1,935.83 × 1,108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,400.99x = 2,146,015.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,015.51/1,400.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,531.79

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