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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404, 2,105.76 and 416.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404, 2,105.76 and 416.79 is: 625.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404 : 2,105.76 = 416.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404/2,105.76 = 416.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404x = 2,105.76 × 416.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404x = 877,657.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,657.63/1,404
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.11

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