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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.96, 2,110.02 and 433.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.96, 2,110.02 and 433.14 is: 649.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.96 : 2,110.02 = 433.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.96/2,110.02 = 433.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.96x = 2,110.02 × 433.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.96x = 913,934.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,934.06/1,406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.58

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