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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.18, 1,569.65 and 430.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.18, 1,569.65 and 430.25 is: 645.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.18 : 1,569.65 = 430.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.18/1,569.65 = 430.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.18x = 1,569.65 × 430.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.18x = 675,331.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,331.91/1,046.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.52

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