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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.33, 2,145.65 and 608.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.33, 2,145.65 and 608.76 is: 913.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.33 : 2,145.65 = 608.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.33/2,145.65 = 608.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.33x = 2,145.65 × 608.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.33x = 1,306,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,182.85/1,430.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.21

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