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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.37, 2,108.16 and 431.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.37, 2,108.16 and 431.35 is: 647.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.37 : 2,108.16 = 431.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.37/2,108.16 = 431.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.37x = 2,108.16 × 431.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.37x = 909,349.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,349.55/1,405.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.05

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