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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.70, 1,972.98 and 800.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.70, 1,972.98 and 800.24 is: 1,104.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.70 : 1,972.98 = 800.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.70/1,972.98 = 800.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.70x = 1,972.98 × 800.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.70x = 1,578,847.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,847.65/1,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.32

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