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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.81, 2,032.28 and 430.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.81, 2,032.28 and 430.43 is: 645.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.81 : 2,032.28 = 430.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.81/2,032.28 = 430.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.81x = 2,032.28 × 430.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.81x = 874,754.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,754.28/1,354.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.67

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