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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,479.81, 2,202.25 and 1,430.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,479.81, 2,202.25 and 1,430.59 is: 2,129.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,479.81 : 2,202.25 = 1,430.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,479.81/2,202.25 = 1,430.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,479.81x = 2,202.25 × 1,430.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,479.81x = 3,150,509.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,150,509.67/1,479.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.00

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