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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401, 2,102.04 and 535.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401, 2,102.04 and 535.38 is: 803.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401 : 2,102.04 = 535.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401/2,102.04 = 535.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401x = 2,102.04 × 535.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401x = 1,125,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,390.18/1,401
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.28

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