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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.60, 2,106.40 and 417.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.60, 2,106.40 and 417.12 is: 625.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.60 : 2,106.40 = 417.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.60/2,106.40 = 417.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.60x = 2,106.40 × 417.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.60x = 878,621.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,621.57/1,404.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.53

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