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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,405.99, 2,109.08 and 481.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,405.99, 2,109.08 and 481.65 is: 722.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,405.99 : 2,109.08 = 481.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,405.99/2,109.08 = 481.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,405.99x = 2,109.08 × 481.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,405.99x = 1,015,825.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,825.43/1,405.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.50

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