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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.46, 1,965.34 and 1,091.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.46, 1,965.34 and 1,091.30 is: 1,506.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.46 : 1,965.34 = 1,091.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.46/1,965.34 = 1,091.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.46x = 1,965.34 × 1,091.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.46x = 2,144,762.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,762.99/1,423.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.73

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