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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.61, 2,102.88 and 621.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.61, 2,102.88 and 621.51 is: 932.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.61 : 2,102.88 = 621.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.61/2,102.88 = 621.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.61x = 2,102.88 × 621.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.61x = 1,306,950.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,950.43/1,401.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.46

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