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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.28, 1,972.32 and 808.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.28, 1,972.32 and 808.28 is: 1,115.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.28 : 1,972.32 = 808.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.28/1,972.32 = 808.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.28x = 1,972.32 × 808.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.28x = 1,594,186.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,186.81/1,429.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.38

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