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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.04, 1,972.48 and 870.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.04, 1,972.48 and 870.12 is: 1,200.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.04 : 1,972.48 = 870.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.04/1,972.48 = 870.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.04x = 1,972.48 × 870.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.04x = 1,716,294.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,294.30/1,430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.17

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