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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.44, 2,132.84 and 901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.44, 2,132.84 and 901.68 is: 1,352.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.44 : 2,132.84 = 901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.44/2,132.84 = 901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.44x = 2,132.84 × 901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.44x = 1,923,140.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,140.99/1,421.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.96

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