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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.31, 1,934.08 and 1,088.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.31, 1,934.08 and 1,088.53 is: 1,501.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.31 : 1,934.08 = 1,088.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.31/1,934.08 = 1,088.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.31x = 1,934.08 × 1,088.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.31x = 2,105,296.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,296.55/1,402.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.30

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