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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.65, 1,974.30 and 841.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.65, 1,974.30 and 841.19 is: 1,160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.65 : 1,974.30 = 841.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.65/1,974.30 = 841.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.65x = 1,974.30 × 841.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.65x = 1,660,748.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,748.39/1,430.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.83

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