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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.41, 1,973.67 and 1,134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.41, 1,973.67 and 1,134.18 is: 1,566.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.41 : 1,973.67 = 1,134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.41/1,973.67 = 1,134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.41x = 1,973.67 × 1,134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.41x = 2,238,497.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,238,497.04/1,429.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.03

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