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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.84, 2,107.32 and 430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.84, 2,107.32 and 430.84 is: 646.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.84 : 2,107.32 = 430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.84/2,107.32 = 430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.84x = 2,107.32 × 430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.84x = 907,917.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,917.75/1,404.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.28

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