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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.79, 2,113.50 and 484.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.79, 2,113.50 and 484.34 is: 726.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.79 : 2,113.50 = 484.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.79/2,113.50 = 484.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.79x = 2,113.50 × 484.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.79x = 1,023,642.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,642.02/1,408.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.61

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