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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.66, 2,107.17 and 430.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.66, 2,107.17 and 430.59 is: 645.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.66 : 2,107.17 = 430.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.66/2,107.17 = 430.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.66x = 2,107.17 × 430.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.66x = 907,326.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,326.33/1,404.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.94

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