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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.29, 2,112.66 and 434.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.29, 2,112.66 and 434.39 is: 651.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.29 : 2,112.66 = 434.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.29/2,112.66 = 434.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.29x = 2,112.66 × 434.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.29x = 917,718.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,718.38/1,408.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.65

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