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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.02, 1,932.60 and 1,235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.02, 1,932.60 and 1,235.63 is: 1,704.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.02 : 1,932.60 = 1,235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.02/1,932.60 = 1,235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.02x = 1,932.60 × 1,235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.02x = 2,387,978.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,978.54/1,401.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.46

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