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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.06, 1,973.01 and 906.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.06, 1,973.01 and 906.02 is: 1,250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.06 : 1,973.01 = 906.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.06/1,973.01 = 906.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.06x = 1,973.01 × 906.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.06x = 1,787,586.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,586.52/1,430.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.01

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