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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.63, 2,035.35 and 432.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.63, 2,035.35 and 432.32 is: 648.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.63 : 2,035.35 = 432.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.63/2,035.35 = 432.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.63x = 2,035.35 × 432.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.63x = 879,912.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,912.34/1,356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.60

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