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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.92, 2,106.08 and 453.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.92, 2,106.08 and 453.76 is: 680.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.92 : 2,106.08 = 453.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.92/2,106.08 = 453.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.92x = 2,106.08 × 453.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.92x = 955,650.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,650.73/1,403.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.70

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