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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.30, 2,106.68 and 430.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.30, 2,106.68 and 430.18 is: 645.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.30 : 2,106.68 = 430.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.30/2,106.68 = 430.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.30x = 2,106.68 × 430.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.30x = 906,244.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,244.18/1,404.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.33

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