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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.03, 1,931.74 and 1,008.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.03, 1,931.74 and 1,008.37 is: 1,389.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.03 : 1,931.74 = 1,008.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.03/1,931.74 = 1,008.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.03x = 1,931.74 × 1,008.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.03x = 1,947,908.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,908.66/1,402.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.35

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