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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.40, 2,108.06 and 431.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.40, 2,108.06 and 431.50 is: 647.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.40 : 2,108.06 = 431.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.40/2,108.06 = 431.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.40x = 2,108.06 × 431.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.40x = 909,627.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,627.89/1,405.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.24

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