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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.05, 2,131.73 and 1,113.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.05, 2,131.73 and 1,113.45 is: 1,667.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.05 : 2,131.73 = 1,113.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.05/2,131.73 = 1,113.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.05x = 2,131.73 × 1,113.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.05x = 2,373,569.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,569.20/1,423.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,667.95

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