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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.80, 2,135.28 and 730.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.80, 2,135.28 and 730.64 is: 1,094.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.80 : 2,135.28 = 730.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.80/2,135.28 = 730.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.80x = 2,135.28 × 730.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.80x = 1,560,120.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,560,120.98/1,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.21

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