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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.50, 1,974.28 and 809.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.50, 1,974.28 and 809.50 is: 1,117.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.50 : 1,974.28 = 809.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.50/1,974.28 = 809.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.50x = 1,974.28 × 809.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.50x = 1,598,179.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,179.66/1,430.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.22

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