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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.10, 2,109 and 432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.10, 2,109 and 432.20 is: 648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.10 : 2,109 = 432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.10/2,109 = 432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.10x = 2,109 × 432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.10x = 911,509.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,509.80/1,406.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.25

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