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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.84, 2,099.57 and 671.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.84, 2,099.57 and 671.94 is: 1,006.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.84 : 2,099.57 = 671.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.84/2,099.57 = 671.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.84x = 2,099.57 × 671.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.84x = 1,410,781.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,781.71/1,401.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.38

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