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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.80, 2,110.29 and 432.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.80, 2,110.29 and 432.82 is: 649.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.80 : 2,110.29 = 432.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.80/2,110.29 = 432.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.80x = 2,110.29 × 432.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.80x = 913,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,375.72/1,406.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.26

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