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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.93, 2,145.45 and 942.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.93, 2,145.45 and 942.50 is: 1,413.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.93 : 2,145.45 = 942.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.93/2,145.45 = 942.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.93x = 2,145.45 × 942.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.93x = 2,022,086.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022,086.63/1,430.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.13

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