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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.70, 2,034.73 and 432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.70, 2,034.73 and 432.40 is: 648.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.70 : 2,034.73 = 432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.70/2,034.73 = 432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.70x = 2,034.73 × 432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.70x = 879,817.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,817.25/1,356.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.50

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