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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.22, 2,142.36 and 1,154.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.22, 2,142.36 and 1,154.82 is: 1,729.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.22 : 2,142.36 = 1,154.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.22/2,142.36 = 1,154.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.22x = 2,142.36 × 1,154.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.22x = 2,474,040.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,040.18/1,430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.83

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