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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.55, 2,033.38 and 431.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.55, 2,033.38 and 431.09 is: 646.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.55 : 2,033.38 = 431.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.55/2,033.38 = 431.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.55x = 2,033.38 × 431.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.55x = 876,569.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,569.78/1,355.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.65

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