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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.99, 2,107.80 and 431.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.99, 2,107.80 and 431.01 is: 646.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.99 : 2,107.80 = 431.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.99/2,107.80 = 431.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.99x = 2,107.80 × 431.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.99x = 908,482.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,482.88/1,404.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.61

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