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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.22, 2,109.69 and 636.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.22, 2,109.69 and 636.78 is: 955.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.22 : 2,109.69 = 636.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.22/2,109.69 = 636.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.22x = 2,109.69 × 636.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.22x = 1,343,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,408.40/1,406.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.33

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