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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.44, 2,147.50 and 781.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.44, 2,147.50 and 781.62 is: 1,173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.44 : 2,147.50 = 781.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.44/2,147.50 = 781.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.44x = 2,147.50 × 781.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.44x = 1,678,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,528.95/1,430.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.44

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