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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.90, 2,105.96 and 430.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.90, 2,105.96 and 430.70 is: 646.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.90 : 2,105.96 = 430.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.90/2,105.96 = 430.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.90x = 2,105.96 × 430.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.90x = 907,036.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,036.97/1,403.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.08

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