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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.39, 2,107.49 and 538.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.39, 2,107.49 and 538.70 is: 808.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.39 : 2,107.49 = 538.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.39/2,107.49 = 538.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.39x = 2,107.49 × 538.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.39x = 1,135,304.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,304.86/1,404.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.40

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