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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.49, 2,108.24 and 713.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.49, 2,108.24 and 713.67 is: 1,069.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.49 : 2,108.24 = 713.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.49/2,108.24 = 713.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.49x = 2,108.24 × 713.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.49x = 1,504,584.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504,584.07/1,406.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.74

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