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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.24, 2,145.44 and 404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.24, 2,145.44 and 404.24 is: 606.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.24 : 2,145.44 = 404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.24/2,145.44 = 404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.24x = 2,145.44 × 404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.24x = 867,272.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,272.67/1,430.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.38

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