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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.18, 1,974.03 and 840.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.18, 1,974.03 and 840.90 is: 1,160.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.18 : 1,974.03 = 840.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.18/1,974.03 = 840.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.18x = 1,974.03 × 840.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.18x = 1,659,961.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,961.83/1,430.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.67

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