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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.04, 2,143.02 and 700.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.04, 2,143.02 and 700.12 is: 1,049.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.04 : 2,143.02 = 700.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.04/2,143.02 = 700.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.04x = 2,143.02 × 700.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.04x = 1,500,371.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500,371.16/1,430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.18

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