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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.18, 2,139.27 and 810.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.18, 2,139.27 and 810.09 is: 1,215.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.18 : 2,139.27 = 810.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.18/2,139.27 = 810.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.18x = 2,139.27 × 810.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.18x = 1,733,001.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,001.23/1,425.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.99

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