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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.04, 1,973.46 and 800.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.04, 1,973.46 and 800.60 is: 1,104.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.04 : 1,973.46 = 800.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.04/1,973.46 = 800.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.04x = 1,973.46 × 800.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.04x = 1,579,942.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,942.21/1,430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.82

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