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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,430.28, 2,145.35 and 376.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,430.28, 2,145.35 and 376.07 is: 564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,430.28 : 2,145.35 = 376.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,430.28/2,145.35 = 376.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,430.28x = 2,145.35 × 376.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,430.28x = 806,798.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,798.81/1,430.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.08

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