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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.89, 2,102.81 and 477.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.89, 2,102.81 and 477.44 is: 716.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.89 : 2,102.81 = 477.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.89/2,102.81 = 477.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.89x = 2,102.81 × 477.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.89x = 1,003,952.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,952.71/1,401.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.14

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