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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.48, 2,108.66 and 431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.48, 2,108.66 and 431.72 is: 647.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.48 : 2,108.66 = 431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.48/2,108.66 = 431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.48x = 2,108.66 × 431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.48x = 910,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,350.70/1,405.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.72

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