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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.79, 2,143.97 and 700.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.79, 2,143.97 and 700.86 is: 1,050.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.79 : 2,143.97 = 700.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.79/2,143.97 = 700.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.79x = 2,143.97 × 700.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.79x = 1,502,622.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,622.81/1,430.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.21

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