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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.96, 2,109.44 and 432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.96, 2,109.44 and 432.52 is: 648.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.96 : 2,109.44 = 432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.96/2,109.44 = 432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.96x = 2,109.44 × 432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.96x = 912,374.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,374.99/1,406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.47

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