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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.12, 2,145.20 and 404.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.12, 2,145.20 and 404.12 is: 606.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.12 : 2,145.20 = 404.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.12/2,145.20 = 404.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.12x = 2,145.20 × 404.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.12x = 866,918.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,918.22/1,430.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.19

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