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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.51, 2,133.17 and 961.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.51, 2,133.17 and 961.79 is: 1,440.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.51 : 2,133.17 = 961.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.51/2,133.17 = 961.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.51x = 2,133.17 × 961.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.51x = 2,051,656.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,656.77/1,424.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,440.25

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