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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.38, 2,108.88 and 528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.38, 2,108.88 and 528.64 is: 792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.38 : 2,108.88 = 528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.38/2,108.88 = 528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.38x = 2,108.88 × 528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.38x = 1,114,838.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,838.32/1,406.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.70

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