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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.02, 2,112.35 and 434.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.02, 2,112.35 and 434.20 is: 651.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.02 : 2,112.35 = 434.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.02/2,112.35 = 434.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.02x = 2,112.35 × 434.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.02x = 917,182.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,182.37/1,408.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.40

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