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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.59, 1,961.45 and 1,369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.59, 1,961.45 and 1,369.68 is: 1,892.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.59 : 1,961.45 = 1,369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.59/1,961.45 = 1,369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.59x = 1,961.45 × 1,369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.59x = 2,686,551.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686,551.99/1,419.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.49

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