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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.17, 2,144.04 and 565.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.17, 2,144.04 and 565.09 is: 847.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.17 : 2,144.04 = 565.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.17/2,144.04 = 565.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.17x = 2,144.04 × 565.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.17x = 1,211,575.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,575.56/1,430.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.15

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