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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.10, 2,107.50 and 431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.10, 2,107.50 and 431.20 is: 646.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.10 : 2,107.50 = 431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.10/2,107.50 = 431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.10x = 2,107.50 × 431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.10x = 908,754
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,754/1,405.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.75

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