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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.89, 2,033.79 and 431.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.89, 2,033.79 and 431.46 is: 647.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.89 : 2,033.79 = 431.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.89/2,033.79 = 431.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.89x = 2,033.79 × 431.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.89x = 877,499.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,499.03/1,355.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.18

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