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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.72, 2,144.24 and 659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.72, 2,144.24 and 659.52 is: 988.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.72 : 2,144.24 = 659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.72/2,144.24 = 659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.72x = 2,144.24 × 659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.72x = 1,414,169.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,169.16/1,430.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.43

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