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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.66, 1,972.92 and 808.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.66, 1,972.92 and 808.66 is: 1,115.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.66 : 1,972.92 = 808.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.66/1,972.92 = 808.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.66x = 1,972.92 × 808.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.66x = 1,595,421.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,421.49/1,429.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.94

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