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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.62, 2,034.60 and 432

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.62, 2,034.60 and 432 is: 647.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.62 : 2,034.60 = 432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.62/2,034.60 = 432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.62x = 2,034.60 × 432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.62x = 878,948.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,948.01/1,356.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.90

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