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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.30, 1,973.21 and 870.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.30, 1,973.21 and 870.68 is: 1,201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.30 : 1,973.21 = 870.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.30/1,973.21 = 870.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.30x = 1,973.21 × 870.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.30x = 1,718,034.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,034.48/1,430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.17

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