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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.46, 2,034.67 and 432.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.46, 2,034.67 and 432.08 is: 648.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.46 : 2,034.67 = 432.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.46/2,034.67 = 432.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.46x = 2,034.67 × 432.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.46x = 879,148.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,148.85/1,356.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.12

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