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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.55, 2,109.89 and 432.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.55, 2,109.89 and 432.70 is: 649.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.55 : 2,109.89 = 432.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.55/2,109.89 = 432.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.55x = 2,109.89 × 432.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.55x = 912,947.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,947.24/1,406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.07

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