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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.36, 1,973.97 and 870.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.36, 1,973.97 and 870.74 is: 1,201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.36 : 1,973.97 = 870.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.36/1,973.97 = 870.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.36x = 1,973.97 × 870.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.36x = 1,718,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,814.64/1,430.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.67

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