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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.62, 2,119.27 and 1,066.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.62, 2,119.27 and 1,066.26 is: 1,598.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.62 : 2,119.27 = 1,066.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.62/2,119.27 = 1,066.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.62x = 2,119.27 × 1,066.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.62x = 2,259,692.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,692.83/1,413.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.52

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