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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,402.95, 2,104.04 and 415.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,402.95, 2,104.04 and 415.98 is: 623.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,402.95 : 2,104.04 = 415.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,402.95/2,104.04 = 415.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,402.95x = 2,104.04 × 415.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,402.95x = 875,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,236.48/1,402.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.85

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