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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.38, 2,136.71 and 547.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.38, 2,136.71 and 547.25 is: 820.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.38 : 2,136.71 = 547.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.38/2,136.71 = 547.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.38x = 2,136.71 × 547.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.38x = 1,169,301.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,301.13/1,425.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.35

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