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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.83, 1,974.52 and 792.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.83, 1,974.52 and 792.75 is: 1,093.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.83 : 1,974.52 = 792.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.83/1,974.52 = 792.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.83x = 1,974.52 × 792.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.83x = 1,565,300.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,300.73/1,430.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.98

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