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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.78, 2,108.68 and 431.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.78, 2,108.68 and 431.75 is: 647.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.78 : 2,108.68 = 431.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.78/2,108.68 = 431.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.78x = 2,108.68 × 431.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.78x = 910,426.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,426.78/1,405.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.63

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