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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.26, 1,972.38 and 839.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.26, 1,972.38 and 839.70 is: 1,158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.26 : 1,972.38 = 839.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.26/1,972.38 = 839.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.26x = 1,972.38 × 839.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.26x = 1,656,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,207.49/1,429.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.79

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