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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.52, 2,146.57 and 700.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.52, 2,146.57 and 700.10 is: 1,050.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.52 : 2,146.57 = 700.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.52/2,146.57 = 700.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.52x = 2,146.57 × 700.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.52x = 1,502,813.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,813.66/1,430.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.54

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