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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.21, 2,145.48 and 505.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.21, 2,145.48 and 505.57 is: 758.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.21 : 2,145.48 = 505.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.21/2,145.48 = 505.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.21x = 2,145.48 × 505.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.21x = 1,084,679.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,679.60/1,430.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.41

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