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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.64, 2,136.60 and 809.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.64, 2,136.60 and 809.62 is: 1,213.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.64 : 2,136.60 = 809.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.64/2,136.60 = 809.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.64x = 2,136.60 × 809.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.64x = 1,729,834.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,834.09/1,425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.37

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