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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.69, 2,106.16 and 537.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.69, 2,106.16 and 537.71 is: 806.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.69 : 2,106.16 = 537.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.69/2,106.16 = 537.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.69x = 2,106.16 × 537.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.69x = 1,132,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,491.42/1,403.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.80

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