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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.36, 2,134.56 and 807.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.36, 2,134.56 and 807.19 is: 1,208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.36 : 2,134.56 = 807.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.36/2,134.56 = 807.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.36x = 2,134.56 × 807.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.36x = 1,722,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,993.18/1,425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.81

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