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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.98, 2,034.90 and 432.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.98, 2,034.90 and 432.29 is: 648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.98 : 2,034.90 = 432.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.98/2,034.90 = 432.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.98x = 2,034.90 × 432.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.98x = 879,666.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,666.92/1,356.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.25

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