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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.92, 2,146.70 and 651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.92, 2,146.70 and 651.14 is: 976.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.92 : 2,146.70 = 651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.92/2,146.70 = 651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.92x = 2,146.70 × 651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.92x = 1,397,801.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,801.18/1,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.86

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