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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.90, 2,113.65 and 435.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.90, 2,113.65 and 435.10 is: 652.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.90 : 2,113.65 = 435.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.90/2,113.65 = 435.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.90x = 2,113.65 × 435.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.90x = 919,649.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,649.12/1,408.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.74

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