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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.51, 2,110.09 and 432.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.51, 2,110.09 and 432.51 is: 648.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.51 : 2,110.09 = 432.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.51/2,110.09 = 432.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.51x = 2,110.09 × 432.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.51x = 912,635.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,635.03/1,406.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.86

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