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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.56, 1,969.14 and 1,375.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.56, 1,969.14 and 1,375.21 is: 1,892.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.56 : 1,969.14 = 1,375.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.56/1,969.14 = 1,375.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.56x = 1,969.14 × 1,375.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.56x = 2,707,981.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707,981.02/1,430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,892.95

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