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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.86, 1,974.68 and 841.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.86, 1,974.68 and 841.50 is: 1,161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.86 : 1,974.68 = 841.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.86/1,974.68 = 841.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.86x = 1,974.68 × 841.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.86x = 1,661,693.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,693.22/1,430.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.32

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