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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.15, 2,111.07 and 419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.15, 2,111.07 and 419.92 is: 629.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.15 : 2,111.07 = 419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.15/2,111.07 = 419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.15x = 2,111.07 × 419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.15x = 886,480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,480.51/1,407.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.98

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