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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.35, 1,569.26 and 430.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.35, 1,569.26 and 430.23 is: 645.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.35 : 1,569.26 = 430.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.35/1,569.26 = 430.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.35x = 1,569.26 × 430.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.35x = 675,143.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,143.81/1,046.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.24

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