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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.87, 2,104.23 and 672.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.87, 2,104.23 and 672.06 is: 1,008.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.87 : 2,104.23 = 672.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.87/2,104.23 = 672.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.87x = 2,104.23 × 672.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.87x = 1,414,175.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,175.44/1,401.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.78

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