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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.97, 2,105.99 and 430.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.97, 2,105.99 and 430.07 is: 645.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.97 : 2,105.99 = 430.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.97/2,105.99 = 430.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.97x = 2,105.99 × 430.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.97x = 905,710.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,710.44/1,403.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.11

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