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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.12, 2,128.44 and 1,008.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.12, 2,128.44 and 1,008.02 is: 1,509.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.12 : 2,128.44 = 1,008.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.12/2,128.44 = 1,008.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.12x = 2,128.44 × 1,008.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.12x = 2,145,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,145,510.09/1,421.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.73

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