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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.98, 1,961.89 and 1,069.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.98, 1,961.89 and 1,069.34 is: 1,473.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.98 : 1,961.89 = 1,069.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.98/1,961.89 = 1,069.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.98x = 1,961.89 × 1,069.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.98x = 2,097,914.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,097,914.97/1,423.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.28

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