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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.28, 2,127.60 and 1,301.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.28, 2,127.60 and 1,301.76 is: 1,948.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.28 : 2,127.60 = 1,301.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.28/2,127.60 = 1,301.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.28x = 2,127.60 × 1,301.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.28x = 2,769,624.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,624.58/1,421.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.68

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