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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,426.41, 2,137.90 and 808.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,426.41, 2,137.90 and 808.84 is: 1,212.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,426.41 : 2,137.90 = 808.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,426.41/2,137.90 = 808.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,426.41x = 2,137.90 × 808.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,426.41x = 1,729,212.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,212.92/1,426.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,212.28

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