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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.88, 2,108.16 and 431.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.88, 2,108.16 and 431.72 is: 647.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.88 : 2,108.16 = 431.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.88/2,108.16 = 431.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.88x = 2,108.16 × 431.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.88x = 910,134.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,134.84/1,405.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.38

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