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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.92, 1,569.84 and 430.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.92, 1,569.84 and 430.51 is: 645.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.92 : 1,569.84 = 430.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.92/1,569.84 = 430.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.92x = 1,569.84 × 430.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.92x = 675,831.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,831.82/1,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.54

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