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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.28, 2,106.10 and 430.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.28, 2,106.10 and 430.39 is: 645.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.28 : 2,106.10 = 430.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.28/2,106.10 = 430.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.28x = 2,106.10 × 430.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.28x = 906,444.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,444.38/1,404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.49

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