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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.31, 2,103.72 and 671.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.31, 2,103.72 and 671.90 is: 1,007.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.31 : 2,103.72 = 671.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.31/2,103.72 = 671.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.31x = 2,103.72 × 671.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.31x = 1,413,478.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,478.95/1,402.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.97

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