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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.91, 2,033.66 and 431.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.91, 2,033.66 and 431.35 is: 646.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.91 : 2,033.66 = 431.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.91/2,033.66 = 431.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.91x = 2,033.66 × 431.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.91x = 877,219.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,219.24/1,355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.96

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