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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.97, 2,108.43 and 468.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.97, 2,108.43 and 468.74 is: 702.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.97 : 2,108.43 = 468.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.97/2,108.43 = 468.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.97x = 2,108.43 × 468.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.97x = 988,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,310.75/1,405.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.94

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