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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.05, 2,145.88 and 564.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.05, 2,145.88 and 564.97 is: 847.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.05 : 2,145.88 = 564.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.05/2,145.88 = 564.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.05x = 2,145.88 × 564.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.05x = 1,212,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,357.82/1,430.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.77

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