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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.46, 1,974.06 and 801

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.46, 1,974.06 and 801 is: 1,105.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.46 : 1,974.06 = 801 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.46/1,974.06 = 801/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.46x = 1,974.06 × 801
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.46x = 1,581,222.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,222.06/1,430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.39

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