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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.68, 2,113.04 and 382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.68, 2,113.04 and 382.68 is: 574.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.68 : 2,113.04 = 382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.68/2,113.04 = 382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.68x = 2,113.04 × 382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.68x = 808,618.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,618.15/1,408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.03

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