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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.13, 2,110.55 and 433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.13, 2,110.55 and 433.13 is: 649.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.13 : 2,110.55 = 433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.13/2,110.55 = 433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.13x = 2,110.55 × 433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.13x = 914,129.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,129.80/1,407.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.64

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