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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.68, 2,111.40 and 542.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.68, 2,111.40 and 542.52 is: 813.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.68 : 2,111.40 = 542.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.68/2,111.40 = 542.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.68x = 2,111.40 × 542.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.68x = 1,145,476.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,476.73/1,408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.16

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