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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.74, 2,108.61 and 431.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.74, 2,108.61 and 431.85 is: 647.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.74 : 2,108.61 = 431.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.74/2,108.61 = 431.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.74x = 2,108.61 × 431.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.74x = 910,603.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,603.23/1,405.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.78

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