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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.60, 2,143.35 and 1,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.60, 2,143.35 and 1,285.80 is: 1,925.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.60 : 2,143.35 = 1,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.60/2,143.35 = 1,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.60x = 2,143.35 × 1,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.60x = 2,755,919.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,755,919.43/1,431.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.06

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