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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.12, 2,109.18 and 431.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.12, 2,109.18 and 431.96 is: 647.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.12 : 2,109.18 = 431.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.12/2,109.18 = 431.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.12x = 2,109.18 × 431.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.12x = 911,081.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,081.39/1,406.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.94

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