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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.01, 2,145.03 and 968.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.01, 2,145.03 and 968.70 is: 1,453.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.01 : 2,145.03 = 968.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.01/2,145.03 = 968.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.01x = 2,145.03 × 968.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.01x = 2,077,890.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,890.56/1,430.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.06

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