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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.15, 2,141.70 and 995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.15, 2,141.70 and 995.80 is: 1,492.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.15 : 2,141.70 = 995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.15/2,141.70 = 995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.15x = 2,141.70 × 995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.15x = 2,132,704.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,704.86/1,429.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.29

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