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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.62, 2,132.54 and 837.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.62, 2,132.54 and 837.48 is: 1,256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.62 : 2,132.54 = 837.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.62/2,132.54 = 837.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.62x = 2,132.54 × 837.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.62x = 1,785,959.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,959.60/1,421.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.28

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