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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.98, 2,144.90 and 1,081.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.98, 2,144.90 and 1,081.45 is: 1,619.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.98 : 2,144.90 = 1,081.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.98/2,144.90 = 1,081.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.98x = 2,144.90 × 1,081.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.98x = 2,319,602.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,602.11/1,431.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.86

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