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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.93, 2,031.99 and 430.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.93, 2,031.99 and 430.32 is: 645.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.93 : 2,031.99 = 430.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.93/2,031.99 = 430.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.93x = 2,031.99 × 430.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.93x = 874,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,405.94/1,354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.35

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