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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.83, 2,032.14 and 430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.83, 2,032.14 and 430.44 is: 645.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.83 : 2,032.14 = 430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.83/2,032.14 = 430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.83x = 2,032.14 × 430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.83x = 874,714.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,714.34/1,354.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.63

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