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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.54, 2,108.58 and 431.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.54, 2,108.58 and 431.47 is: 647.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.54 : 2,108.58 = 431.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.54/2,108.58 = 431.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.54x = 2,108.58 × 431.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.54x = 909,789.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,789.01/1,405.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.29

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