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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.51, 1,974.07 and 841.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.51, 1,974.07 and 841.08 is: 1,160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.51 : 1,974.07 = 841.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.51/1,974.07 = 841.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.51x = 1,974.07 × 841.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.51x = 1,660,359.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,359.25/1,430.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.68

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