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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.40, 2,140.02 and 810.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.40, 2,140.02 and 810.24 is: 1,216.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.40 : 2,140.02 = 810.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.40/2,140.02 = 810.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.40x = 2,140.02 × 810.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.40x = 1,733,929.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,929.80/1,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.45

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