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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.34, 2,106.87 and 430.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.34, 2,106.87 and 430.45 is: 645.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.34 : 2,106.87 = 430.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.34/2,106.87 = 430.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.34x = 2,106.87 × 430.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.34x = 906,902.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,902.19/1,404.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.79

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