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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.04, 2,112.48 and 639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.04, 2,112.48 and 639 is: 958.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.04 : 2,112.48 = 639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.04/2,112.48 = 639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.04x = 2,112.48 × 639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.04x = 1,349,874.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,874.72/1,409.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.01

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