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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.75, 1,971.38 and 964.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.75, 1,971.38 and 964.19 is: 1,328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.75 : 1,971.38 = 964.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.75/1,971.38 = 964.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.75x = 1,971.38 × 964.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.75x = 1,900,770.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,900,770.20/1,430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.52

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