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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.13, 2,032.70 and 430.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.13, 2,032.70 and 430.78 is: 646.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.13 : 2,032.70 = 430.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.13/2,032.70 = 430.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.13x = 2,032.70 × 430.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.13x = 875,646.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,646.51/1,355.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.17

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