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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.50, 2,102.98 and 622.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.50, 2,102.98 and 622.04 is: 933.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.50 : 2,102.98 = 622.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.50/2,102.98 = 622.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.50x = 2,102.98 × 622.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.50x = 1,308,138.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,138.94/1,401.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.38

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