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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.71, 1,991.66 and 1,095.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.71, 1,991.66 and 1,095.69 is: 1,651.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.71 : 1,991.66 = 1,095.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.71/1,991.66 = 1,095.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.71x = 1,991.66 × 1,095.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.71x = 2,182,241.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,241.95/1,321.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,651.07

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