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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.79, 2,108.64 and 365.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.79, 2,108.64 and 365.79 is: 548.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.79 : 2,108.64 = 365.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.79/2,108.64 = 365.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.79x = 2,108.64 × 365.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.79x = 771,308.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,308.88/1,405.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.67

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