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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.24, 2,032.25 and 430.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.24, 2,032.25 and 430.62 is: 645.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.24 : 2,032.25 = 430.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.24/2,032.25 = 430.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.24x = 2,032.25 × 430.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.24x = 875,125.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,125.34/1,355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.74

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