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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.18, 2,102.70 and 535.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.18, 2,102.70 and 535.46 is: 803.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.18 : 2,102.70 = 535.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.18/2,102.70 = 535.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.18x = 2,102.70 × 535.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.18x = 1,125,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,911.74/1,401.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.55

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