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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.45, 1,968.81 and 1,130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.45, 1,968.81 and 1,130.22 is: 1,561.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.45 : 1,968.81 = 1,130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.45/1,968.81 = 1,130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.45x = 1,968.81 × 1,130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.45x = 2,225,188.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,188.44/1,425.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.04

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