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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.38, 2,142.36 and 1,242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.38, 2,142.36 and 1,242.88 is: 1,861.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.38 : 2,142.36 = 1,242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.38/2,142.36 = 1,242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.38x = 2,142.36 × 1,242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.38x = 2,662,696.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,696.40/1,430.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,861.53

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