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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.08, 2,110.01 and 432.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.08, 2,110.01 and 432.65 is: 648.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.08 : 2,110.01 = 432.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.08/2,110.01 = 432.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.08x = 2,110.01 × 432.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.08x = 912,883.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,883.11/1,407.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.78

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