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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.30, 2,102.92 and 414.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.30, 2,102.92 and 414.92 is: 622.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.30 : 2,102.92 = 414.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.30/2,102.92 = 414.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.30x = 2,102.92 × 414.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.30x = 872,543.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,543.57/1,402.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.22

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