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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.47, 1,973.75 and 840.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.47, 1,973.75 and 840.79 is: 1,160.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.47 : 1,973.75 = 840.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.47/1,973.75 = 840.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.47x = 1,973.75 × 840.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.47x = 1,659,507.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,507.53/1,430.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.11

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