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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.26, 2,145.21 and 390.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.26, 2,145.21 and 390.22 is: 585.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.26 : 2,145.21 = 390.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.26/2,145.21 = 390.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.26x = 2,145.21 × 390.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.26x = 837,103.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,103.85/1,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.28

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