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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.94, 1,965.24 and 1,361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.94, 1,965.24 and 1,361.67 is: 1,879.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.94 : 1,965.24 = 1,361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.94/1,965.24 = 1,361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.94x = 1,965.24 × 1,361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.94x = 2,676,008.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,008.35/1,423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.30

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