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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.90, 2,110.65 and 433.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.90, 2,110.65 and 433.10 is: 649.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.90 : 2,110.65 = 433.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.90/2,110.65 = 433.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.90x = 2,110.65 × 433.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.90x = 914,122.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,122.52/1,406.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.74

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