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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.14, 2,137.47 and 810.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.14, 2,137.47 and 810.37 is: 1,214.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.14 : 2,137.47 = 810.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.14/2,137.47 = 810.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.14x = 2,137.47 × 810.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.14x = 1,732,141.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,141.56/1,426.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.57

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