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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.88, 2,103.42 and 536.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.88, 2,103.42 and 536.44 is: 804.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.88 : 2,103.42 = 536.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.88/2,103.42 = 536.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.88x = 2,103.42 × 536.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.88x = 1,128,358.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,358.62/1,401.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.89

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