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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.74, 1,974.41 and 841.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.74, 1,974.41 and 841.33 is: 1,161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.74 : 1,974.41 = 841.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.74/1,974.41 = 841.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.74x = 1,974.41 × 841.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.74x = 1,661,126.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,126.16/1,430.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.03

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