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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.52, 1,974.10 and 801.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.52, 1,974.10 and 801.10 is: 1,105.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.52 : 1,974.10 = 801.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.52/1,974.10 = 801.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.52x = 1,974.10 × 801.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.52x = 1,581,451.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,451.51/1,430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.51

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