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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.67, 1,973 and 800.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.67, 1,973 and 800.19 is: 1,104.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.67 : 1,973 = 800.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.67/1,973 = 800.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.67x = 1,973 × 800.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.67x = 1,578,774.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,774.87/1,429.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.29

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