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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.88, 2,131.96 and 1,192.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.88, 2,131.96 and 1,192.20 is: 1,787.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.88 : 2,131.96 = 1,192.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.88/2,131.96 = 1,192.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.88x = 2,131.96 × 1,192.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.88x = 2,541,722.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541,722.71/1,421.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,787.58

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