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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.08, 2,106.96 and 539.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.08, 2,106.96 and 539.12 is: 809.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.08 : 2,106.96 = 539.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.08/2,106.96 = 539.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.08x = 2,106.96 × 539.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.08x = 1,135,904.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,904.28/1,404.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.00

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