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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.19, 2,109.11 and 432.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.19, 2,109.11 and 432.27 is: 648.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.19 : 2,109.11 = 432.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.19/2,109.11 = 432.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.19x = 2,109.11 × 432.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.19x = 911,702.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,702.82/1,406.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.35

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