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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.63, 1,974.02 and 801.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.63, 1,974.02 and 801.03 is: 1,105.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.63 : 1,974.02 = 801.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.63/1,974.02 = 801.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.63x = 1,974.02 × 801.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.63x = 1,581,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,249.24/1,430.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.28

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