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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.60, 2,131.94 and 1,075.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.60, 2,131.94 and 1,075.64 is: 1,611.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.60 : 2,131.94 = 1,075.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.60/2,131.94 = 1,075.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.60x = 2,131.94 × 1,075.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.60x = 2,293,199.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,199.94/1,422.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.98

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