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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.34, 2,105.29 and 538.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.34, 2,105.29 and 538.05 is: 806.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.34 : 2,105.29 = 538.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.34/2,105.29 = 538.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.34x = 2,105.29 × 538.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.34x = 1,132,740.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,740.76/1,404.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.60

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