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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.92, 2,113.74 and 715.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.92, 2,113.74 and 715.32 is: 1,073.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.92 : 2,113.74 = 715.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.92/2,113.74 = 715.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.92x = 2,113.74 × 715.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.92x = 1,512,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,512,000.50/1,408.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.16

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