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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.47, 2,033.44 and 430.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.47, 2,033.44 and 430.79 is: 646.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.47 : 2,033.44 = 430.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.47/2,033.44 = 430.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.47x = 2,033.44 × 430.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.47x = 875,974.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,974.37/1,355.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.25

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