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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.13, 2,109.39 and 481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.13, 2,109.39 and 481.80 is: 722.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.13 : 2,109.39 = 481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.13/2,109.39 = 481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.13x = 2,109.39 × 481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.13x = 1,016,304.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,304.10/1,406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.77

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