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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.35, 2,106.55 and 430.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.35, 2,106.55 and 430.46 is: 645.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.35 : 2,106.55 = 430.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.35/2,106.55 = 430.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.35x = 2,106.55 × 430.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.35x = 906,781.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,781.00/1,404.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.70

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