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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.62, 2,106.96 and 480.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.62, 2,106.96 and 480.20 is: 720.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.62 : 2,106.96 = 480.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.62/2,106.96 = 480.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.62x = 2,106.96 × 480.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.62x = 1,011,762.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,762.19/1,404.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.31

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