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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.92, 2,157.44 and 1,030.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.92, 2,157.44 and 1,030.29 is: 1,545.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.92 : 2,157.44 = 1,030.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.92/2,157.44 = 1,030.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.92x = 2,157.44 × 1,030.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.92x = 2,222,791.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,222,791.43/1,437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.84

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