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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.44, 2,100.46 and 1,055.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.44, 2,100.46 and 1,055.88 is: 1,580.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.44 : 2,100.46 = 1,055.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.44/2,100.46 = 1,055.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.44x = 2,100.46 × 1,055.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.44x = 2,217,833.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,833.70/1,403.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.28

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