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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.90, 2,113.42 and 484.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.90, 2,113.42 and 484.42 is: 726.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.90 : 2,113.42 = 484.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.90/2,113.42 = 484.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.90x = 2,113.42 × 484.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.90x = 1,023,782.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,782.92/1,408.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.65

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