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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.92, 1,973.46 and 988.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.92, 1,973.46 and 988.12 is: 1,362.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.92 : 1,973.46 = 988.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.92/1,973.46 = 988.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.92x = 1,973.46 × 988.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.92x = 1,950,015.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,015.30/1,430.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.77

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