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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.61, 2,125.47 and 1,071.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.61, 2,125.47 and 1,071.89 is: 1,604.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.61 : 2,125.47 = 1,071.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.61/2,125.47 = 1,071.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.61x = 2,125.47 × 1,071.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.61x = 2,278,270.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,270.04/1,419.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.86

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