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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.44, 2,141.39 and 941.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.44, 2,141.39 and 941.02 is: 1,409.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.44 : 2,141.39 = 941.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.44/2,141.39 = 941.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.44x = 2,141.39 × 941.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.44x = 2,015,090.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,090.82/1,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.71

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