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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.97, 1,920.71 and 1,349.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.97, 1,920.71 and 1,349.43 is: 1,848.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.97 : 1,920.71 = 1,349.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.97/1,920.71 = 1,349.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.97x = 1,920.71 × 1,349.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.97x = 2,591,854.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,854.09/1,401.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,848.72

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