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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.37, 2,109.66 and 432.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.37, 2,109.66 and 432.35 is: 648.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.37 : 2,109.66 = 432.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.37/2,109.66 = 432.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.37x = 2,109.66 × 432.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.37x = 912,111.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,111.50/1,406.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.56

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