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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.10, 2,032.58 and 430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.10, 2,032.58 and 430.70 is: 646.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.10 : 2,032.58 = 430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.10/2,032.58 = 430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.10x = 2,032.58 × 430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.10x = 875,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,432.21/1,355.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.03

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