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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.33, 2,111.42 and 433.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.33, 2,111.42 and 433.58 is: 650.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.33 : 2,111.42 = 433.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.33/2,111.42 = 433.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.33x = 2,111.42 × 433.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.33x = 915,456.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,456.76/1,407.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.49

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