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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.36, 1,962.01 and 1,051.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.36, 1,962.01 and 1,051.32 is: 1,451.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.36 : 1,962.01 = 1,051.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.36/1,962.01 = 1,051.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.36x = 1,962.01 × 1,051.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.36x = 2,062,700.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,700.35/1,421.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.22

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