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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.89, 2,126.39 and 1,057.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.89, 2,126.39 and 1,057.01 is: 1,582.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.89 : 2,126.39 = 1,057.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.89/2,126.39 = 1,057.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.89x = 2,126.39 × 1,057.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.89x = 2,247,599.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,599.58/1,419.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.94

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