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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.85, 2,108.40 and 418.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.85, 2,108.40 and 418.39 is: 627.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.85 : 2,108.40 = 418.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.85/2,108.40 = 418.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.85x = 2,108.40 × 418.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.85x = 882,139.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,139.67/1,405.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.48

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