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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.52, 2,108.02 and 418.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.52, 2,108.02 and 418.31 is: 627.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.52 : 2,108.02 = 418.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.52/2,108.02 = 418.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.52x = 2,108.02 × 418.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.52x = 881,805.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,805.85/1,405.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.39

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