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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.24, 1,961.97 and 1,001.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.24, 1,961.97 and 1,001.93 is: 1,383.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.24 : 1,961.97 = 1,001.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.24/1,961.97 = 1,001.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.24x = 1,961.97 × 1,001.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.24x = 1,965,756.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,756.60/1,421.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.13

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