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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.80, 2,145.36 and 854.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.80, 2,145.36 and 854.08 is: 1,280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.80 : 2,145.36 = 854.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.80/2,145.36 = 854.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.80x = 2,145.36 × 854.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.80x = 1,832,309.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,309.07/1,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.62

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