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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.38, 2,106.51 and 538.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.38, 2,106.51 and 538.64 is: 807.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.38 : 2,106.51 = 538.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.38/2,106.51 = 538.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.38x = 2,106.51 × 538.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.38x = 1,134,650.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,650.55/1,404.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.94

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