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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.40, 1,973.77 and 1,243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.40, 1,973.77 and 1,243.23 is: 1,714.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.40 : 1,973.77 = 1,243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.40/1,973.77 = 1,243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.40x = 1,973.77 × 1,243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.40x = 2,453,840.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,840.21/1,431.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.29

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