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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.86, 2,106.09 and 430.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.86, 2,106.09 and 430.04 is: 645.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.86 : 2,106.09 = 430.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.86/2,106.09 = 430.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.86x = 2,106.09 × 430.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.86x = 905,692.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,692.41/1,403.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.15

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