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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.92, 2,146.37 and 505.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.92, 2,146.37 and 505.97 is: 758.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.92 : 2,146.37 = 505.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.92/2,146.37 = 505.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.92x = 2,146.37 × 505.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.92x = 1,085,998.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,998.83/1,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.95

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