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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.66, 2,032.84 and 430.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.66, 2,032.84 and 430.98 is: 646.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.66 : 2,032.84 = 430.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.66/2,032.84 = 430.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.66x = 2,032.84 × 430.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.66x = 876,113.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,113.38/1,355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.26

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