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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.94, 1,569.84 and 430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.94, 1,569.84 and 430.44 is: 645.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.94 : 1,569.84 = 430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.94/1,569.84 = 430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.94x = 1,569.84 × 430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.94x = 675,721.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,721.93/1,046.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.43

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