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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.31, 2,109.39 and 432.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.31, 2,109.39 and 432.29 is: 648.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.31 : 2,109.39 = 432.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.31/2,109.39 = 432.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.31x = 2,109.39 × 432.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.31x = 911,857.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,857.66/1,406.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.40

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