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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.43, 2,130.95 and 804.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.43, 2,130.95 and 804.43 is: 1,206.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.43 : 2,130.95 = 804.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.43/2,130.95 = 804.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.43x = 2,130.95 × 804.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.43x = 1,714,189.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,189.45/1,420.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.81

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