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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.56, 2,185.20 and 430.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.56, 2,185.20 and 430.56 is: 645.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.56 : 2,185.20 = 430.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.56/2,185.20 = 430.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.56x = 2,185.20 × 430.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.56x = 940,859.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,859.71/1,456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.95

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