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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.82, 1,975.22 and 1,076.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.82, 1,975.22 and 1,076.88 is: 1,486.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.82 : 1,975.22 = 1,076.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.82/1,975.22 = 1,076.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.82x = 1,975.22 × 1,076.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.82x = 2,127,074.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,127,074.91/1,430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.61

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