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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.47, 2,109.18 and 469.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.47, 2,109.18 and 469.24 is: 703.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.47 : 2,109.18 = 469.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.47/2,109.18 = 469.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.47x = 2,109.18 × 469.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.47x = 989,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,711.62/1,406.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.68

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