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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.94, 2,098.82 and 1,010.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.94, 2,098.82 and 1,010.56 is: 1,512.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.94 : 2,098.82 = 1,010.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.94/2,098.82 = 1,010.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.94x = 2,098.82 × 1,010.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.94x = 2,120,983.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,983.54/1,401.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.89

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