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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.13, 2,108.00 and 431.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.13, 2,108.00 and 431.31 is: 647.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.13 : 2,108.00 = 431.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.13/2,108.00 = 431.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.13x = 2,108.00 × 431.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.13x = 909,199.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,199.32/1,405.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.06

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