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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.14, 2,112.40 and 434.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.14, 2,112.40 and 434.32 is: 651.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.14 : 2,112.40 = 434.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.14/2,112.40 = 434.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.14x = 2,112.40 × 434.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.14x = 917,457.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,457.57/1,408.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.54

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