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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.34, 1,960.11 and 1,158.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.34, 1,960.11 and 1,158.90 is: 1,598.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.34 : 1,960.11 = 1,158.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.34/1,960.11 = 1,158.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.34x = 1,960.11 × 1,158.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.34x = 2,271,571.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,571.48/1,421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.19

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