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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.84, 2,108.76 and 365.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.84, 2,108.76 and 365.85 is: 548.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.84 : 2,108.76 = 365.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.84/2,108.76 = 365.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.84x = 2,108.76 × 365.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.84x = 771,489.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,489.85/1,405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.78

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