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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.30, 1,932.12 and 1,028.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.30, 1,932.12 and 1,028.16 is: 1,417.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.30 : 1,932.12 = 1,028.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.30/1,932.12 = 1,028.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.30x = 1,932.12 × 1,028.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.30x = 1,986,528.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,986,528.50/1,401.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.63

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