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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.08, 2,133.84 and 1,060.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.08, 2,133.84 and 1,060.22 is: 1,586.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.08 : 2,133.84 = 1,060.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.08/2,133.84 = 1,060.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.08x = 2,133.84 × 1,060.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.08x = 2,262,339.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,339.84/1,426.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.40

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