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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.94, 2,109.72 and 529.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.94, 2,109.72 and 529.57 is: 794.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.94 : 2,109.72 = 529.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.94/2,109.72 = 529.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.94x = 2,109.72 × 529.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.94x = 1,117,244.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,244.42/1,406.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.10

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