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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.62, 2,106.84 and 417.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.62, 2,106.84 and 417.39 is: 626.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.62 : 2,106.84 = 417.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.62/2,106.84 = 417.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.62x = 2,106.84 × 417.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.62x = 879,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,373.95/1,404.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.06

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