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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.69, 1,974.72 and 841.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.69, 1,974.72 and 841.41 is: 1,161.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.69 : 1,974.72 = 841.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.69/1,974.72 = 841.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.69x = 1,974.72 × 841.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.69x = 1,661,549.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,549.16/1,430.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.37

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