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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.64, 2,148.12 and 1,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.64, 2,148.12 and 1,249.20 is: 1,875.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.64 : 2,148.12 = 1,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.64/2,148.12 = 1,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.64x = 2,148.12 × 1,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.64x = 2,683,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,431.50/1,430.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.69

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