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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.39, 1,972.24 and 808.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.39, 1,972.24 and 808.39 is: 1,115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.39 : 1,972.24 = 808.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.39/1,972.24 = 808.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.39x = 1,972.24 × 808.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.39x = 1,594,339.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594,339.09/1,429.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.40

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