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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.91, 1,973.97 and 1,011.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.91, 1,973.97 and 1,011.33 is: 1,395.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.91 : 1,973.97 = 1,011.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.91/1,973.97 = 1,011.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.91x = 1,973.97 × 1,011.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.91x = 1,996,335.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996,335.08/1,430.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.15

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