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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.06, 2,139.39 and 810.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.06, 2,139.39 and 810.05 is: 1,215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.06 : 2,139.39 = 810.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.06/2,139.39 = 810.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.06x = 2,139.39 × 810.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.06x = 1,733,012.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,012.87/1,426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.25

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