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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.51, 2,145.08 and 771.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.51, 2,145.08 and 771.39 is: 1,157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.51 : 2,145.08 = 771.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.51/2,145.08 = 771.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.51x = 2,145.08 × 771.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.51x = 1,654,682.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,682.54/1,429.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.52

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