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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.28, 1,973.76 and 906.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.28, 1,973.76 and 906.30 is: 1,250.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.28 : 1,973.76 = 906.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.28/1,973.76 = 906.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.28x = 1,973.76 × 906.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.28x = 1,788,818.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,818.69/1,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.68

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