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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.13, 2,106.53 and 430.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.13, 2,106.53 and 430.23 is: 645.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.13 : 2,106.53 = 430.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.13/2,106.53 = 430.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.13x = 2,106.53 × 430.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.13x = 906,292.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,292.40/1,404.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.45

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