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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.88, 2,107.32 and 378.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.88, 2,107.32 and 378.88 is: 568.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.88 : 2,107.32 = 378.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.88/2,107.32 = 378.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.88x = 2,107.32 × 378.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.88x = 798,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,421.40/1,404.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.32

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