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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.59, 2,106.62 and 480.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.59, 2,106.62 and 480.07 is: 720.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.59 : 2,106.62 = 480.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.59/2,106.62 = 480.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.59x = 2,106.62 × 480.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.59x = 1,011,312.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,312.13/1,404.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.01

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