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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.56, 2,142.96 and 1,210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.56, 2,142.96 and 1,210.24 is: 1,812.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.56 : 2,142.96 = 1,210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.56/2,142.96 = 1,210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.56x = 2,142.96 × 1,210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.56x = 2,593,495.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,495.91/1,430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,812.92

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