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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.40, 2,106.52 and 430.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.40, 2,106.52 and 430.50 is: 645.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.40 : 2,106.52 = 430.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.40/2,106.52 = 430.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.40x = 2,106.52 × 430.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.40x = 906,855.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,855.78/1,404.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.73

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