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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.68, 2,032.32 and 430.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.68, 2,032.32 and 430.52 is: 645.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.68 : 2,032.32 = 430.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.68/2,032.32 = 430.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.68x = 2,032.32 × 430.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.68x = 874,954.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,954.41/1,354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.88

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