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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.33, 2,111.33 and 530.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.33, 2,111.33 and 530.10 is: 795.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.33 : 2,111.33 = 530.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.33/2,111.33 = 530.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.33x = 2,111.33 × 530.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.33x = 1,119,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,217.36/1,407.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.28

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