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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,401.98, 2,104.02 and 1,131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,401.98, 2,104.02 and 1,131.32 is: 1,697.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,401.98 : 2,104.02 = 1,131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,401.98/2,104.02 = 1,131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,401.98x = 2,104.02 × 1,131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,401.98x = 2,380,319.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,319.91/1,401.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.83

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