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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.36, 2,104.44 and 1,245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.36, 2,104.44 and 1,245.54 is: 1,870.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.36 : 2,104.44 = 1,245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.36/2,104.44 = 1,245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.36x = 2,104.44 × 1,245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.36x = 2,621,164.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,621,164.20/1,401.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.44

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