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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.59, 2,035.14 and 431.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.59, 2,035.14 and 431.90 is: 647.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.59 : 2,035.14 = 431.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.59/2,035.14 = 431.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.59x = 2,035.14 × 431.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.59x = 878,976.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,976.97/1,356.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.93

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