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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.73, 2,108.02 and 539.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.73, 2,108.02 and 539.05 is: 808.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.73 : 2,108.02 = 539.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.73/2,108.02 = 539.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.73x = 2,108.02 × 539.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.73x = 1,136,328.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,328.18/1,404.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.93

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