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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.26, 1,974.02 and 840.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.26, 1,974.02 and 840.78 is: 1,160.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.26 : 1,974.02 = 840.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.26/1,974.02 = 840.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.26x = 1,974.02 × 840.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.26x = 1,659,712.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,712.33/1,430.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.43

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