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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.32, 2,141.26 and 1,057.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.32, 2,141.26 and 1,057.65 is: 1,583.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.32 : 2,141.26 = 1,057.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.32/2,141.26 = 1,057.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.32x = 2,141.26 × 1,057.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.32x = 2,264,700.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,700.99/1,430.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.36

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