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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.28, 1,936.08 and 1,087.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.28, 1,936.08 and 1,087.84 is: 1,503.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.28 : 1,936.08 = 1,087.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.28/1,936.08 = 1,087.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.28x = 1,936.08 × 1,087.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.28x = 2,106,145.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,106,145.27/1,401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.02

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