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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.43, 1,973.82 and 800.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.43, 1,973.82 and 800.99 is: 1,105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.43 : 1,973.82 = 800.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.43/1,973.82 = 800.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.43x = 1,973.82 × 800.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.43x = 1,581,010.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,010.08/1,430.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.27

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