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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.94, 2,112.89 and 484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.94, 2,112.89 and 484.24 is: 726.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.94 : 2,112.89 = 484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.94/2,112.89 = 484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.94x = 2,112.89 × 484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.94x = 1,023,132.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,132.87/1,408.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.17

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