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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.08, 2,110.78 and 530.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.08, 2,110.78 and 530.35 is: 795.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.08 : 2,110.78 = 530.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.08/2,110.78 = 530.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.08x = 2,110.78 × 530.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.08x = 1,119,452.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,452.17/1,408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.02

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