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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.16, 2,032.16 and 430.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.16, 2,032.16 and 430.44 is: 645.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.16 : 2,032.16 = 430.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.16/2,032.16 = 430.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.16x = 2,032.16 × 430.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.16x = 874,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,722.95/1,355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.48

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