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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.43, 2,109.45 and 1,190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.43, 2,109.45 and 1,190.02 is: 1,791.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.43 : 2,109.45 = 1,190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.43/2,109.45 = 1,190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.43x = 2,109.45 × 1,190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.43x = 2,510,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,510,287.69/1,401.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.23

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