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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.69, 2,149.03 and 406.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.69, 2,149.03 and 406.69 is: 610.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.69 : 2,149.03 = 406.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.69/2,149.03 = 406.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.69x = 2,149.03 × 406.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.69x = 873,984.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,984.15/1,432.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.03

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