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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.25, 1,932.44 and 1,008.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.25, 1,932.44 and 1,008.59 is: 1,389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.25 : 1,932.44 = 1,008.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.25/1,932.44 = 1,008.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.25x = 1,932.44 × 1,008.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.25x = 1,949,024.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,949,024.95/1,402.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.93

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