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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.20, 2,111.04 and 541.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.20, 2,111.04 and 541.92 is: 812.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.20 : 2,111.04 = 541.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.20/2,111.04 = 541.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.20x = 2,111.04 × 541.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.20x = 1,144,014.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,014.80/1,408.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.40

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