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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.53, 2,140.73 and 1,244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.53, 2,140.73 and 1,244.50 is: 1,868.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.53 : 2,140.73 = 1,244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.53/2,140.73 = 1,244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.53x = 2,140.73 × 1,244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.53x = 2,664,131.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,131.58/1,425.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.87

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