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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.75, 2,147.94 and 1,215.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.75, 2,147.94 and 1,215.69 is: 1,825.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.75 : 2,147.94 = 1,215.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.75/2,147.94 = 1,215.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.75x = 2,147.94 × 1,215.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.75x = 2,611,229.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,229.18/1,430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.08

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