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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.93, 2,034.20 and 431.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.93, 2,034.20 and 431.54 is: 647.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.93 : 2,034.20 = 431.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.93/2,034.20 = 431.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.93x = 2,034.20 × 431.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.93x = 877,844.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,844.83/1,355.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.41

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