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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,432.78, 2,149.50 and 406.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,432.78, 2,149.50 and 406.78 is: 610.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,432.78 : 2,149.50 = 406.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,432.78/2,149.50 = 406.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,432.78x = 2,149.50 × 406.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,432.78x = 874,373.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,373.61/1,432.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.26

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