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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.59, 2,031.68 and 430.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.59, 2,031.68 and 430.03 is: 644.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.59 : 2,031.68 = 430.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.59/2,031.68 = 430.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.59x = 2,031.68 × 430.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.59x = 873,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,682.62/1,354.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.98

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