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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.58, 1,570.44 and 430.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.58, 1,570.44 and 430.14 is: 645.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.58 : 1,570.44 = 430.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.58/1,570.44 = 430.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.58x = 1,570.44 × 430.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.58x = 675,509.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,509.06/1,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.44

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