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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.21, 2,126.48 and 430.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.21, 2,126.48 and 430.73 is: 645.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.21 : 2,126.48 = 430.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.21/2,126.48 = 430.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.21x = 2,126.48 × 430.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.21x = 915,927.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,927.56/1,418.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.83

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