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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.38, 1,965.61 and 1,356.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.38, 1,965.61 and 1,356.11 is: 1,875.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.38 : 1,965.61 = 1,356.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.38/1,965.61 = 1,356.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.38x = 1,965.61 × 1,356.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.38x = 2,665,583.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,583.38/1,421.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.35

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