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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.61, 1,570.41 and 430.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.61, 1,570.41 and 430.11 is: 645.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.61 : 1,570.41 = 430.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.61/1,570.41 = 430.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.61x = 1,570.41 × 430.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.61x = 675,449.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,449.05/1,046.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.37

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