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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.73, 2,126.05 and 430.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.73, 2,126.05 and 430.34 is: 645.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.73 : 2,126.05 = 430.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.73/2,126.05 = 430.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.73x = 2,126.05 × 430.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.73x = 914,912.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,912.65/1,417.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.34

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