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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.76, 1,933.14 and 1,086.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.76, 1,933.14 and 1,086.02 is: 1,497.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.76 : 1,933.14 = 1,086.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.76/1,933.14 = 1,086.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.76x = 1,933.14 × 1,086.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.76x = 2,099,428.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099,428.70/1,401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.71

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