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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,429.89, 1,973.23 and 800.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,429.89, 1,973.23 and 800.41 is: 1,104.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,429.89 : 1,973.23 = 800.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,429.89/1,973.23 = 800.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,429.89x = 1,973.23 × 800.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,429.89x = 1,579,393.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,393.02/1,429.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.56

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