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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.88, 2,105.90 and 538.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.88, 2,105.90 and 538.13 is: 807.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.88 : 2,105.90 = 538.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.88/2,105.90 = 538.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.88x = 2,105.90 × 538.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.88x = 1,133,234.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,234.75/1,403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.22

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