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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.45, 1,973.63 and 870.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.45, 1,973.63 and 870.94 is: 1,201.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.45 : 1,973.63 = 870.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.45/1,973.63 = 870.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.45x = 1,973.63 × 870.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.45x = 1,718,913.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,913.31/1,430.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.66

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