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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.50, 2,110.03 and 432.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.50, 2,110.03 and 432.56 is: 648.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.50 : 2,110.03 = 432.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.50/2,110.03 = 432.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.50x = 2,110.03 × 432.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.50x = 912,718.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,718.77/1,406.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.93

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