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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.11, 2,143.63 and 935.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.11, 2,143.63 and 935.92 is: 1,402.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.11 : 2,143.63 = 935.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.11/2,143.63 = 935.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.11x = 2,143.63 × 935.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.11x = 2,006,266.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,266.19/1,430.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.88

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