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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.50, 2,108.58 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.50, 2,108.58 and 418.32 is: 627.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.50 : 2,108.58 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.50/2,108.58 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.50x = 2,108.58 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.50x = 882,061.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,061.19/1,405.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.58

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