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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.48, 2,143.80 and 1,225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.48, 2,143.80 and 1,225.44 is: 1,839.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.48 : 2,143.80 = 1,225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.48/2,143.80 = 1,225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.48x = 2,143.80 × 1,225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.48x = 2,627,098.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,098.27/1,428.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.09

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