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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.87, 2,135.78 and 730.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.87, 2,135.78 and 730.80 is: 1,095.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.87 : 2,135.78 = 730.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.87/2,135.78 = 730.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.87x = 2,135.78 × 730.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.87x = 1,560,824.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,824.37/1,424.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.42

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