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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.93, 2,107.60 and 430.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.93, 2,107.60 and 430.91 is: 646.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.93 : 2,107.60 = 430.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.93/2,107.60 = 430.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.93x = 2,107.60 × 430.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.93x = 908,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,173.22/1,404.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.42

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