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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.42, 2,112.66 and 924.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.42, 2,112.66 and 924.54 is: 1,386.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.42 : 2,112.66 = 924.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.42/2,112.66 = 924.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.42x = 2,112.66 × 924.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.42x = 1,953,238.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,238.68/1,408.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.83

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