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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.76, 2,129.04 and 959.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.76, 2,129.04 and 959.04 is: 1,436.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.76 : 2,129.04 = 959.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.76/2,129.04 = 959.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.76x = 2,129.04 × 959.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.76x = 2,041,834.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,834.52/1,421.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.13

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