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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.61, 2,122.47 and 1,069.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.61, 2,122.47 and 1,069.89 is: 1,601.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.61 : 2,122.47 = 1,069.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.61/2,122.47 = 1,069.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.61x = 2,122.47 × 1,069.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.61x = 2,270,809.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,809.43/1,417.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.86

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