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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.68, 1,963.80 and 1,091.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.68, 1,963.80 and 1,091.58 is: 1,505.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.68 : 1,963.80 = 1,091.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.68/1,963.80 = 1,091.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.68x = 1,963.80 × 1,091.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.68x = 2,143,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143,644.80/1,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.71

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