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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.02, 2,143.44 and 1,296.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.02, 2,143.44 and 1,296.84 is: 1,945.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.02 : 2,143.44 = 1,296.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.02/2,143.44 = 1,296.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.02x = 2,143.44 × 1,296.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.02x = 2,779,698.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,698.73/1,429.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,945.18

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