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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.27, 2,033.37 and 430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.27, 2,033.37 and 430.92 is: 646.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.27 : 2,033.37 = 430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.27/2,033.37 = 430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.27x = 2,033.37 × 430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.27x = 876,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,219.80/1,355.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.53

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