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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.37, 1,983.94 and 1,372.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.37, 1,983.94 and 1,372.05 is: 1,903.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.37 : 1,983.94 = 1,372.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.37/1,983.94 = 1,372.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.37x = 1,983.94 × 1,372.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.37x = 2,722,061.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722,061.45/1,430.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.05

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