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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.68, 2,103.60 and 1,128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.68, 2,103.60 and 1,128.44 is: 1,693.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.68 : 2,103.60 = 1,128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.68/2,103.60 = 1,128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.68x = 2,103.60 × 1,128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.68x = 2,373,786.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,786.38/1,401.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.53

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