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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.88, 2,134.68 and 1,272.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.88, 2,134.68 and 1,272.36 is: 1,906.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.88 : 2,134.68 = 1,272.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.88/2,134.68 = 1,272.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.88x = 2,134.68 × 1,272.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.88x = 2,716,081.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716,081.44/1,424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.18

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