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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.71, 2,107.06 and 430.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.71, 2,107.06 and 430.73 is: 646.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.71 : 2,107.06 = 430.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.71/2,107.06 = 430.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.71x = 2,107.06 × 430.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.71x = 907,584.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,584.52/1,404.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.10

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