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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.95, 2,112.75 and 435.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.95, 2,112.75 and 435.06 is: 652.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.95 : 2,112.75 = 435.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.95/2,112.75 = 435.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.95x = 2,112.75 × 435.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.95x = 919,173.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,173.02/1,408.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.38

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