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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.91, 2,107.50 and 430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.91, 2,107.50 and 430.84 is: 646.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.91 : 2,107.50 = 430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.91/2,107.50 = 430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.91x = 2,107.50 × 430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.91x = 907,995.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,995.30/1,404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.30

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