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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.60, 1,962.78 and 1,089.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.60, 1,962.78 and 1,089.44 is: 1,504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.60 : 1,962.78 = 1,089.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.60/1,962.78 = 1,089.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.60x = 1,962.78 × 1,089.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.60x = 2,138,331.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,331.04/1,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.17

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