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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,435.10, 2,149.80 and 1,125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,435.10, 2,149.80 and 1,125.50 is: 1,686.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,435.10 : 2,149.80 = 1,125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,435.10/2,149.80 = 1,125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,435.10x = 2,149.80 × 1,125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,435.10x = 2,419,599.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,599.90/1,435.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,686.01

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