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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.41, 2,107.30 and 481.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.41, 2,107.30 and 481.46 is: 721.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.41 : 2,107.30 = 481.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.41/2,107.30 = 481.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.41x = 2,107.30 × 481.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.41x = 1,014,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,581.67/1,406.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.40

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