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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.26, 2,102.04 and 621.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.26, 2,102.04 and 621.16 is: 931.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.26 : 2,102.04 = 621.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.26/2,102.04 = 621.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.26x = 2,102.04 × 621.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.26x = 1,305,703.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,703.17/1,401.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.81

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