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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.28, 1,975.11 and 810.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.28, 1,975.11 and 810.28 is: 1,118.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.28 : 1,975.11 = 810.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.28/1,975.11 = 810.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.28x = 1,975.11 × 810.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.28x = 1,600,392.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,392.13/1,431.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.15

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