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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.17, 2,152.28 and 819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.17, 2,152.28 and 819 is: 1,226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.17 : 2,152.28 = 819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.17/2,152.28 = 819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.17x = 2,152.28 × 819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.17x = 1,762,717.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,717.32/1,437.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.52

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