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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.31, 2,106.52 and 526.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.31, 2,106.52 and 526.72 is: 790.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.31 : 2,106.52 = 526.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.31/2,106.52 = 526.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.31x = 2,106.52 × 526.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.31x = 1,109,553.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,553.21/1,404.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.10

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