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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.63, 2,109.44 and 482.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.63, 2,109.44 and 482.02 is: 722.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.63 : 2,109.44 = 482.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.63/2,109.44 = 482.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.63x = 2,109.44 × 482.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.63x = 1,016,788.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,788.20/1,406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.85

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