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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.08, 1,966.20 and 1,091.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.08, 1,966.20 and 1,091.92 is: 1,507.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.08 : 1,966.20 = 1,091.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.08/1,966.20 = 1,091.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.08x = 1,966.20 × 1,091.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.08x = 2,146,933.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,933.10/1,424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.59

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