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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.66, 1,975.20 and 1,012.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.66, 1,975.20 and 1,012.02 is: 1,396.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.66 : 1,975.20 = 1,012.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.66/1,975.20 = 1,012.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.66x = 1,975.20 × 1,012.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.66x = 1,998,941.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,941.90/1,431.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.24

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