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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.54, 1,929.86 and 1,106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.54, 1,929.86 and 1,106.70 is: 1,523.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.54 : 1,929.86 = 1,106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.54/1,929.86 = 1,106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.54x = 1,929.86 × 1,106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.54x = 2,135,776.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,776.06/1,401.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,523.88

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