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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.67, 2,108.79 and 540.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.67, 2,108.79 and 540.39 is: 810.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.67 : 2,108.79 = 540.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.67/2,108.79 = 540.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.67x = 2,108.79 × 540.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.67x = 1,139,569.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,569.03/1,406.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.12

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