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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.28, 2,110.08 and 541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.28, 2,110.08 and 541.20 is: 812.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.28 : 2,110.08 = 541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.28/2,110.08 = 541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.28x = 2,110.08 × 541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.28x = 1,141,975.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,975.30/1,406.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.05

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