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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.97, 1,685.90 and 430.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.97, 1,685.90 and 430.97 is: 646.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.97 : 1,685.90 = 430.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.97/1,685.90 = 430.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.97x = 1,685.90 × 430.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.97x = 726,572.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,572.32/1,123.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.43

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