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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.76, 2,035.44 and 432.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.76, 2,035.44 and 432.37 is: 648.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.76 : 2,035.44 = 432.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.76/2,035.44 = 432.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.76x = 2,035.44 × 432.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.76x = 880,051.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,051.93/1,356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.64

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