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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.46, 2,098.14 and 1,056.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.46, 2,098.14 and 1,056.26 is: 1,581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.46 : 2,098.14 = 1,056.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.46/2,098.14 = 1,056.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.46x = 2,098.14 × 1,056.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.46x = 2,216,181.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,216,181.36/1,401.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.34

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