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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.55, 2,144.80 and 552.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.55, 2,144.80 and 552.30 is: 828.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.55 : 2,144.80 = 552.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.55/2,144.80 = 552.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.55x = 2,144.80 × 552.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.55x = 1,184,573.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,573.04/1,430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.05

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