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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.44, 2,080.32 and 1,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.44, 2,080.32 and 1,225.44 is: 1,837.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.44 : 2,080.32 = 1,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.44/2,080.32 = 1,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.44x = 2,080.32 × 1,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.44x = 2,549,307.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,307.34/1,387.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.42

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