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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.96, 2,113.60 and 435.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.96, 2,113.60 and 435.04 is: 652.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.96 : 2,113.60 = 435.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.96/2,113.60 = 435.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.96x = 2,113.60 × 435.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.96x = 919,500.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,500.54/1,408.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.61

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