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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.22, 1,973.56 and 800.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.22, 1,973.56 and 800.72 is: 1,104.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.22 : 1,973.56 = 800.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.22/1,973.56 = 800.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.22x = 1,973.56 × 800.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.22x = 1,580,268.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,268.96/1,430.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.91

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