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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.65, 1,933.88 and 904.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.65, 1,933.88 and 904.10 is: 1,247.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.65 : 1,933.88 = 904.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.65/1,933.88 = 904.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.65x = 1,933.88 × 904.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.65x = 1,748,423.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,423.17/1,401.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.40

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