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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.57, 2,100.20 and 1,034.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.57, 2,100.20 and 1,034.64 is: 1,550.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.57 : 2,100.20 = 1,034.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.57/2,100.20 = 1,034.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.57x = 2,100.20 × 1,034.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.57x = 2,172,945.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,945.75/1,401.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.37

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