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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.80, 2,108.79 and 431.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.80, 2,108.79 and 431.82 is: 647.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.80 : 2,108.79 = 431.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.80/2,108.79 = 431.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.80x = 2,108.79 × 431.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.80x = 910,617.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,617.70/1,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.76

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