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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.92, 2,108.86 and 365.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.92, 2,108.86 and 365.92 is: 548.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.92 : 2,108.86 = 365.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.92/2,108.86 = 365.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.92x = 2,108.86 × 365.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.92x = 771,674.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,674.05/1,405.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.87

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