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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.25, 1,972.37 and 808.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.25, 1,972.37 and 808.37 is: 1,115.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.25 : 1,972.37 = 808.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.25/1,972.37 = 808.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.25x = 1,972.37 × 808.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.25x = 1,594,404.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,404.74/1,429.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.55

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