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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.63, 2,103.45 and 535.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.63, 2,103.45 and 535.94 is: 804.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.63 : 2,103.45 = 535.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.63/2,103.45 = 535.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.63x = 2,103.45 × 535.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.63x = 1,127,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,322.99/1,401.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.29

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