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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.90, 2,114.01 and 628.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.90, 2,114.01 and 628.82 is: 943.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.90 : 2,114.01 = 628.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.90/2,114.01 = 628.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.90x = 2,114.01 × 628.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.90x = 1,329,331.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,329,331.77/1,408.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.52

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