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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.58, 2,129.99 and 1,071.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.58, 2,129.99 and 1,071.54 is: 1,603.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.58 : 2,129.99 = 1,071.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.58/2,129.99 = 1,071.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.58x = 2,129.99 × 1,071.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.58x = 2,282,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,364.13/1,423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.26

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