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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.96, 2,134.72 and 1,193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.96, 2,134.72 and 1,193.92 is: 1,788.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.96 : 2,134.72 = 1,193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.96/2,134.72 = 1,193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.96x = 2,134.72 × 1,193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.96x = 2,548,684.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,684.90/1,424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,788.60

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