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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403, 1,932.92 and 1,108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403, 1,932.92 and 1,108.16 is: 1,526.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403 : 1,932.92 = 1,108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403/1,932.92 = 1,108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403x = 1,932.92 × 1,108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403x = 2,141,984.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,984.63/1,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.72

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