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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.69, 2,113.04 and 434.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.69, 2,113.04 and 434.79 is: 652.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.69 : 2,113.04 = 434.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.69/2,113.04 = 434.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.69x = 2,113.04 × 434.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.69x = 918,728.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,728.66/1,408.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.19

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