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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.10, 1,640.25 and 1,214.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.10, 1,640.25 and 1,214.10 is: 1,640.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.10 : 1,640.25 = 1,214.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.10/1,640.25 = 1,214.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.10x = 1,640.25 × 1,214.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.10x = 1,991,427.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,427.53/1,214.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.25

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