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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.44, 2,106.72 and 430.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.44, 2,106.72 and 430.55 is: 645.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.44 : 2,106.72 = 430.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.44/2,106.72 = 430.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.44x = 2,106.72 × 430.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.44x = 907,037.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,037.76/1,404.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.84

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