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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.76, 1,934.94 and 1,139.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.76, 1,934.94 and 1,139.32 is: 1,572.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.76 : 1,934.94 = 1,139.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.76/1,934.94 = 1,139.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.76x = 1,934.94 × 1,139.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.76x = 2,204,515.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204,515.84/1,401.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.68

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