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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.37, 2,146.10 and 564.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.37, 2,146.10 and 564.75 is: 847.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.37 : 2,146.10 = 564.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.37/2,146.10 = 564.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.37x = 2,146.10 × 564.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.37x = 1,212,009.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,009.98/1,430.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.34

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