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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.43, 2,112.68 and 434.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.43, 2,112.68 and 434.53 is: 651.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.43 : 2,112.68 = 434.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.43/2,112.68 = 434.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.43x = 2,112.68 × 434.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.43x = 918,022.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,022.84/1,408.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.81

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