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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.46, 1,974.20 and 871.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.46, 1,974.20 and 871.25 is: 1,202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.46 : 1,974.20 = 871.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.46/1,974.20 = 871.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.46x = 1,974.20 × 871.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.46x = 1,720,026.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,026.63/1,430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.43

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