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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.02, 1,974.08 and 840.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.02, 1,974.08 and 840.60 is: 1,160.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.02 : 1,974.08 = 840.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.02/1,974.08 = 840.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.02x = 1,974.08 × 840.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.02x = 1,659,411.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,411.65/1,430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.41

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