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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.77, 2,105.82 and 538.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.77, 2,105.82 and 538.09 is: 807.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.77 : 2,105.82 = 538.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.77/2,105.82 = 538.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.77x = 2,105.82 × 538.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.77x = 1,133,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,120.68/1,403.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.20

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