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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.01, 2,144.37 and 564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.01, 2,144.37 and 564.12 is: 845.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.01 : 2,144.37 = 564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.01/2,144.37 = 564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.01x = 2,144.37 × 564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.01x = 1,209,682.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,682.00/1,430.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.93

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