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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.25, 2,109.38 and 636.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.25, 2,109.38 and 636.75 is: 955.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.25 : 2,109.38 = 636.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.25/2,109.38 = 636.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.25x = 2,109.38 × 636.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.25x = 1,343,144.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,144.53/1,406.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.13

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