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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.78, 2,147.10 and 651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.78, 2,147.10 and 651.20 is: 977.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.78 : 2,147.10 = 651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.78/2,147.10 = 651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.78x = 2,147.10 × 651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.78x = 1,398,191.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,191.52/1,430.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.22

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