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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.97, 2,111.14 and 484.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.97, 2,111.14 and 484.03 is: 725.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.97 : 2,111.14 = 484.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.97/2,111.14 = 484.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.97x = 2,111.14 × 484.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.97x = 1,021,855.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,855.09/1,408.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.25

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