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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.08, 2,109.30 and 675.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.08, 2,109.30 and 675.82 is: 1,013.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.08 : 2,109.30 = 675.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.08/2,109.30 = 675.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.08x = 2,109.30 × 675.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.08x = 1,425,507.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,507.13/1,406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.82

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