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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.24, 2,107.51 and 431.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.24, 2,107.51 and 431.34 is: 646.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.24 : 2,107.51 = 431.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.24/2,107.51 = 431.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.24x = 2,107.51 × 431.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.24x = 909,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,053.36/1,405.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.90

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