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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.74, 2,031.49 and 430.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.74, 2,031.49 and 430.12 is: 644.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.74 : 2,031.49 = 430.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.74/2,031.49 = 430.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.74x = 2,031.49 × 430.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.74x = 873,784.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,784.48/1,354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.98

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