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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.49, 2,099.80 and 906.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.49, 2,099.80 and 906.58 is: 1,358.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.49 : 2,099.80 = 906.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.49/2,099.80 = 906.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.49x = 2,099.80 × 906.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.49x = 1,903,636.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,636.68/1,401.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.29

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