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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.04, 1,933.48 and 803.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.04, 1,933.48 and 803.62 is: 1,109.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.04 : 1,933.48 = 803.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.04/1,933.48 = 803.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.04x = 1,933.48 × 803.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.04x = 1,553,783.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,783.20/1,401.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.02

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