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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.94, 2,145.02 and 552.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.94, 2,145.02 and 552.79 is: 828.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.94 : 2,145.02 = 552.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.94/2,145.02 = 552.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.94x = 2,145.02 × 552.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.94x = 1,185,745.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,745.61/1,430.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.65

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