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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.52, 2,145.12 and 564.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.52, 2,145.12 and 564.62 is: 846.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.52 : 2,145.12 = 564.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.52/2,145.12 = 564.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.52x = 2,145.12 × 564.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.52x = 1,211,177.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,177.65/1,430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.67

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