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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.65, 1,969.88 and 1,094.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.65, 1,969.88 and 1,094.55 is: 1,511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.65 : 1,969.88 = 1,094.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.65/1,969.88 = 1,094.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.65x = 1,969.88 × 1,094.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.65x = 2,156,132.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,132.15/1,426.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.33

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