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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.81, 1,933.20 and 1,122.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.81, 1,933.20 and 1,122.05 is: 1,547.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.81 : 1,933.20 = 1,122.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.81/1,933.20 = 1,122.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.81x = 1,933.20 × 1,122.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.81x = 2,169,151.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,151.89/1,401.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,547.40

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