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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.27, 1,933.67 and 803.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.27, 1,933.67 and 803.76 is: 1,109.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.27 : 1,933.67 = 803.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.27/1,933.67 = 803.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.27x = 1,933.67 × 803.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.27x = 1,554,202.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554,202.58/1,401.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.14

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