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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430, 1,972.04 and 933.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430, 1,972.04 and 933.02 is: 1,286.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430 : 1,972.04 = 933.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430/1,972.04 = 933.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430x = 1,972.04 × 933.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430x = 1,839,952.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,952.76/1,430
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.68

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