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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.40, 1,685.01 and 430.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.40, 1,685.01 and 430.54 is: 645.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.40 : 1,685.01 = 430.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.40/1,685.01 = 430.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.40x = 1,685.01 × 430.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.40x = 725,464.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,464.21/1,123.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.78

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