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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.28, 2,109.34 and 481.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.28, 2,109.34 and 481.80 is: 722.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.28 : 2,109.34 = 481.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.28/2,109.34 = 481.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.28x = 2,109.34 × 481.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.28x = 1,016,280.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,280.01/1,406.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.67

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