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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.59, 2,103.75 and 1,035.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.59, 2,103.75 and 1,035.27 is: 1,553.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.59 : 2,103.75 = 1,035.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.59/2,103.75 = 1,035.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.59x = 2,103.75 × 1,035.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.59x = 2,177,949.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,949.26/1,401.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.91

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