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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.76, 2,145.04 and 736.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.76, 2,145.04 and 736.68 is: 1,105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.76 : 2,145.04 = 736.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.76/2,145.04 = 736.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.76x = 2,145.04 × 736.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.76x = 1,580,208.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,208.07/1,429.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.23

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