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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.12, 1,957.77 and 1,223.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.12, 1,957.77 and 1,223.51 is: 1,687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.12 : 1,957.77 = 1,223.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.12/1,957.77 = 1,223.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.12x = 1,957.77 × 1,223.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.12x = 2,395,341.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,341.38/1,419.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.91

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