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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.16, 1,966.24 and 1,091.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.16, 1,966.24 and 1,091.95 is: 1,507.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.16 : 1,966.24 = 1,091.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.16/1,966.24 = 1,091.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.16x = 1,966.24 × 1,091.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.16x = 2,147,035.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,035.50/1,424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.58

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