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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407, 2,108.58 and 758.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407, 2,108.58 and 758.04 is: 1,136.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407 : 2,108.58 = 758.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407/2,108.58 = 758.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407x = 2,108.58 × 758.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407x = 1,598,387.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,387.98/1,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.03

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