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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.40, 1,972.80 and 906.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.40, 1,972.80 and 906.56 is: 1,250.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.40 : 1,972.80 = 906.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.40/1,972.80 = 906.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.40x = 1,972.80 × 906.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.40x = 1,788,461.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,461.57/1,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.32

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