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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.26, 2,144.58 and 842.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.26, 2,144.58 and 842.88 is: 1,264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.26 : 2,144.58 = 842.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.26/2,144.58 = 842.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.26x = 2,144.58 × 842.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.26x = 1,807,623.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,623.59/1,429.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.73

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