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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.73, 2,143.26 and 1,329.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.73, 2,143.26 and 1,329.48 is: 1,991.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.73 : 2,143.26 = 1,329.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.73/2,143.26 = 1,329.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.73x = 2,143.26 × 1,329.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.73x = 2,849,421.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849,421.30/1,430.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,991.59

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