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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.70, 1,685.73 and 430.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.70, 1,685.73 and 430.34 is: 645.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.70 : 1,685.73 = 430.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.70/1,685.73 = 430.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.70x = 1,685.73 × 430.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.70x = 725,437.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,437.05/1,123.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.58

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