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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.64, 2,110.22 and 540.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.64, 2,110.22 and 540.88 is: 811.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.64 : 2,110.22 = 540.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.64/2,110.22 = 540.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.64x = 2,110.22 × 540.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.64x = 1,141,375.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,141,375.79/1,406.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.42

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