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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.06, 1,684.71 and 430.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.06, 1,684.71 and 430.31 is: 645.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.06 : 1,684.71 = 430.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.06/1,684.71 = 430.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.06x = 1,684.71 × 430.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.06x = 724,949.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,949.65/1,123.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.51

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