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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.79, 2,146.28 and 553.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.79, 2,146.28 and 553.29 is: 829.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.79 : 2,146.28 = 553.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.79/2,146.28 = 553.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.79x = 2,146.28 × 553.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.79x = 1,187,512.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,512.49/1,430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.97

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