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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,461.33, 2,188.52 and 810.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,461.33, 2,188.52 and 810.45 is: 1,213.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,461.33 : 2,188.52 = 810.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,461.33/2,188.52 = 810.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,461.33x = 2,188.52 × 810.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,461.33x = 1,773,681.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,681.98/1,461.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,213.75

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