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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.16, 2,145.98 and 1,083.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.16, 2,145.98 and 1,083.38 is: 1,625.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.16 : 2,145.98 = 1,083.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.16/2,145.98 = 1,083.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.16x = 2,145.98 × 1,083.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.16x = 2,324,903.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,903.71/1,430.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.62

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