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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.84, 2,101.08 and 535.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.84, 2,101.08 and 535.44 is: 802.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.84 : 2,101.08 = 535.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.84/2,101.08 = 535.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.84x = 2,101.08 × 535.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.84x = 1,125,002.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,002.28/1,401.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.52

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