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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.02, 2,034.24 and 431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.02, 2,034.24 and 431.31 is: 647.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.02 : 2,034.24 = 431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.02/2,034.24 = 431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.02x = 2,034.24 × 431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.02x = 877,378.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,378.81/1,356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.02

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