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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.08, 2,143.59 and 607.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.08, 2,143.59 and 607.66 is: 910.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.08 : 2,143.59 = 607.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.08/2,143.59 = 607.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.08x = 2,143.59 × 607.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.08x = 1,302,573.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,573.90/1,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.84

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