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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.44, 1,972.08 and 839.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.44, 1,972.08 and 839.76 is: 1,158.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.44 : 1,972.08 = 839.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.44/1,972.08 = 839.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.44x = 1,972.08 × 839.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.44x = 1,656,073.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,073.90/1,429.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.55

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