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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.06, 2,109.33 and 431.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.06, 2,109.33 and 431.94 is: 647.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.06 : 2,109.33 = 431.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.06/2,109.33 = 431.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.06x = 2,109.33 × 431.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.06x = 911,104.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,104.00/1,406.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.98

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