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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.24, 1,972.26 and 808.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.24, 1,972.26 and 808.24 is: 1,115.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.24 : 1,972.26 = 808.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.24/1,972.26 = 808.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.24x = 1,972.26 × 808.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.24x = 1,594,059.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,059.42/1,429.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.32

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