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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.34, 1,961.70 and 1,064.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.34, 1,961.70 and 1,064.22 is: 1,468.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.34 : 1,961.70 = 1,064.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.34/1,961.70 = 1,064.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.34x = 1,961.70 × 1,064.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.34x = 2,087,680.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,680.37/1,421.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,468.81

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