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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.79, 1,974.44 and 841.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.79, 1,974.44 and 841.71 is: 1,161.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.79 : 1,974.44 = 841.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.79/1,974.44 = 841.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.79x = 1,974.44 × 841.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.79x = 1,661,905.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,905.89/1,430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.53

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