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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.48, 2,109.84 and 432.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.48, 2,109.84 and 432.60 is: 648.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.48 : 2,109.84 = 432.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.48/2,109.84 = 432.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.48x = 2,109.84 × 432.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.48x = 912,716.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,716.78/1,406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.94

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