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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.52, 2,101.72 and 631.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.52, 2,101.72 and 631.52 is: 947.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.52 : 2,101.72 = 631.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.52/2,101.72 = 631.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.52x = 2,101.72 × 631.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.52x = 1,327,278.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,327,278.21/1,401.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.03

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