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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.80, 2,102.70 and 671.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.80, 2,102.70 and 671.21 is: 1,006.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.80 : 2,102.70 = 671.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.80/2,102.70 = 671.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.80x = 2,102.70 × 671.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.80x = 1,411,342.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,342.75/1,401.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.81

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