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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407, 2,110.50 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407, 2,110.50 and 381 is: 571.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407 : 2,110.50 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407/2,110.50 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407x = 2,110.50 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407x = 804,100.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,100.50/1,407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.50

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