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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.64, 2,112.96 and 434.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.64, 2,112.96 and 434.61 is: 651.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.64 : 2,112.96 = 434.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.64/2,112.96 = 434.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.64x = 2,112.96 × 434.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.64x = 918,313.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,313.55/1,408.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.92

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