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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.15, 2,034.32 and 431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.15, 2,034.32 and 431.72 is: 647.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.15 : 2,034.32 = 431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.15/2,034.32 = 431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.15x = 2,034.32 × 431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.15x = 878,244.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,244.30/1,356.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.60

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