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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.29, 2,111.16 and 433.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.29, 2,111.16 and 433.39 is: 650.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.29 : 2,111.16 = 433.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.29/2,111.16 = 433.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.29x = 2,111.16 × 433.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.29x = 914,955.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,955.63/1,407.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.15

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