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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.06, 2,101.41 and 1,012.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.06, 2,101.41 and 1,012.92 is: 1,519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.06 : 2,101.41 = 1,012.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.06/2,101.41 = 1,012.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.06x = 2,101.41 × 1,012.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.06x = 2,128,560.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,128,560.22/1,401.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.25

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