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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.36, 2,110.78 and 433.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.36, 2,110.78 and 433.20 is: 649.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.36 : 2,110.78 = 433.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.36/2,110.78 = 433.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.36x = 2,110.78 × 433.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.36x = 914,389.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,389.90/1,407.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.72

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