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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.97, 2,107.55 and 431.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.97, 2,107.55 and 431.75 is: 647.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.97 : 2,107.55 = 431.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.97/2,107.55 = 431.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.97x = 2,107.55 × 431.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.97x = 909,941.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,941.06/1,404.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.66

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