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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.28, 1,568.61 and 430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.28, 1,568.61 and 430.14 is: 644.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.28 : 1,568.61 = 430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.28/1,568.61 = 430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.28x = 1,568.61 × 430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.28x = 674,721.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,721.91/1,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.88

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