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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.64, 2,109.96 and 432.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.64, 2,109.96 and 432.61 is: 648.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.64 : 2,109.96 = 432.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.64/2,109.96 = 432.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.64x = 2,109.96 × 432.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.64x = 912,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,789.80/1,406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.92

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