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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.51, 1,925.86 and 1,168.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.51, 1,925.86 and 1,168.23 is: 1,605.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.51 : 1,925.86 = 1,168.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.51/1,925.86 = 1,168.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.51x = 1,925.86 × 1,168.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.51x = 2,249,844.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,844.51/1,401.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.30

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