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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.48, 2,109.64 and 432.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.48, 2,109.64 and 432.58 is: 648.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.48 : 2,109.64 = 432.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.48/2,109.64 = 432.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.48x = 2,109.64 × 432.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.48x = 912,588.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,588.07/1,406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.85

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