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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.36, 1,929.48 and 1,271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.36, 1,929.48 and 1,271.76 is: 1,751.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.36 : 1,929.48 = 1,271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.36/1,929.48 = 1,271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.36x = 1,929.48 × 1,271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.36x = 2,453,835.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,835.48/1,401.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.04

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