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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.06, 2,143.26 and 1,246.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.06, 2,143.26 and 1,246.59 is: 1,868.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.06 : 2,143.26 = 1,246.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.06/2,143.26 = 1,246.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.06x = 2,143.26 × 1,246.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.06x = 2,671,766.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,671,766.48/1,430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.30

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