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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.88, 2,144.76 and 564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.88, 2,144.76 and 564.24 is: 845.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.88 : 2,144.76 = 564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.88/2,144.76 = 564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.88x = 2,144.76 × 564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.88x = 1,210,159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,159.38/1,430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.74

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