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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.56, 1,972.68 and 808.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.56, 1,972.68 and 808.56 is: 1,115.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.56 : 1,972.68 = 808.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.56/1,972.68 = 808.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.56x = 1,972.68 × 808.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.56x = 1,595,030.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,030.14/1,429.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.75

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