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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.80, 2,035.26 and 432.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.80, 2,035.26 and 432.26 is: 648.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.80 : 2,035.26 = 432.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.80/2,035.26 = 432.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.80x = 2,035.26 × 432.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.80x = 879,759.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,759.33/1,356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.41

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