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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.07, 2,112.10 and 382.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.07, 2,112.10 and 382.07 is: 573.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.07 : 2,112.10 = 382.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.07/2,112.10 = 382.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.07x = 2,112.10 × 382.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.07x = 806,970.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,970.05/1,408.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.10

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