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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.10, 1,973.85 and 840.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.10, 1,973.85 and 840.98 is: 1,160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.10 : 1,973.85 = 840.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.10/1,973.85 = 840.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.10x = 1,973.85 × 840.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.10x = 1,659,958.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,958.50/1,430.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.73

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