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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.96, 2,110.24 and 432.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.96, 2,110.24 and 432.98 is: 649.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.96 : 2,110.24 = 432.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.96/2,110.24 = 432.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.96x = 2,110.24 × 432.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.96x = 913,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,691.72/1,406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.41

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