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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.76, 2,105.60 and 538.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.76, 2,105.60 and 538.08 is: 807.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.76 : 2,105.60 = 538.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.76/2,105.60 = 538.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.76x = 2,105.60 × 538.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.76x = 1,132,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,981.25/1,403.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.10

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