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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.24, 1,973.88 and 800.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.24, 1,973.88 and 800.84 is: 1,105.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.24 : 1,973.88 = 800.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.24/1,973.88 = 800.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.24x = 1,973.88 × 800.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.24x = 1,580,762.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,762.06/1,430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.24

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