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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.62, 2,113.22 and 434.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.62, 2,113.22 and 434.69 is: 652.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.62 : 2,113.22 = 434.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.62/2,113.22 = 434.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.62x = 2,113.22 × 434.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.62x = 918,595.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,595.60/1,408.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.12

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