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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.81, 2,072.61 and 1,225.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.81, 2,072.61 and 1,225.65 is: 1,839.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.81 : 2,072.61 = 1,225.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.81/2,072.61 = 1,225.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.81x = 2,072.61 × 1,225.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.81x = 2,540,294.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540,294.45/1,380.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.71

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