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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.99, 2,108.92 and 432.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.99, 2,108.92 and 432.06 is: 648.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.99 : 2,108.92 = 432.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.99/2,108.92 = 432.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.99x = 2,108.92 × 432.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.99x = 911,179.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,179.98/1,405.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.07

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