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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.73, 1,570.10 and 430.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.73, 1,570.10 and 430.30 is: 645.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.73 : 1,570.10 = 430.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.73/1,570.10 = 430.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.73x = 1,570.10 × 430.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.73x = 675,614.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,614.03/1,046.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.45

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