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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.81, 2,143.34 and 551.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.81, 2,143.34 and 551.66 is: 826.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.81 : 2,143.34 = 551.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.81/2,143.34 = 551.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.81x = 2,143.34 × 551.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.81x = 1,182,397.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,397.54/1,429.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.96

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