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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.24, 1,569.90 and 430.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.24, 1,569.90 and 430.40 is: 645.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.24 : 1,569.90 = 430.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.24/1,569.90 = 430.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.24x = 1,569.90 × 430.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.24x = 675,677.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,677.11/1,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.82

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