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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.77, 1,932.12 and 1,284.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.77, 1,932.12 and 1,284.12 is: 1,769.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.77 : 1,932.12 = 1,284.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.77/1,932.12 = 1,284.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.77x = 1,932.12 × 1,284.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.77x = 2,481,073.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,073.93/1,401.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.95

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