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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.62, 2,113.44 and 628.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.62, 2,113.44 and 628.55 is: 943.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.62 : 2,113.44 = 628.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.62/2,113.44 = 628.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.62x = 2,113.44 × 628.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.62x = 1,328,409.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,409.60/1,408.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.05

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