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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.34, 2,104.82 and 675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.34, 2,104.82 and 675.44 is: 1,011.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.34 : 2,104.82 = 675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.34/2,104.82 = 675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.34x = 2,104.82 × 675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.34x = 1,421,679.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,679.62/1,405.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.63

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