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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.19, 2,127.69 and 430.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.19, 2,127.69 and 430.98 is: 646.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.19 : 2,127.69 = 430.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.19/2,127.69 = 430.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.19x = 2,127.69 × 430.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.19x = 916,991.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,991.84/1,418.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.59

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