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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.79, 2,134.14 and 1,174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.79, 2,134.14 and 1,174.20 is: 1,762.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.79 : 2,134.14 = 1,174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.79/2,134.14 = 1,174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.79x = 2,134.14 × 1,174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.79x = 2,505,901.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,901.32/1,421.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.50

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