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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.04, 2,133.36 and 1,205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.04, 2,133.36 and 1,205.94 is: 1,810.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.04 : 2,133.36 = 1,205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.04/2,133.36 = 1,205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.04x = 2,133.36 × 1,205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.04x = 2,572,704.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,572,704.16/1,421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.44

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