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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.74, 2,112.90 and 484.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.74, 2,112.90 and 484.26 is: 726.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.74 : 2,112.90 = 484.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.74/2,112.90 = 484.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.74x = 2,112.90 × 484.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.74x = 1,023,192.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,192.95/1,408.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.32

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