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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.02, 2,145.01 and 404.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.02, 2,145.01 and 404.02 is: 606.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.02 : 2,145.01 = 404.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.02/2,145.01 = 404.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.02x = 2,145.01 × 404.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.02x = 866,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,626.94/1,430.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.02

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