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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.44, 2,111.08 and 433.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.44, 2,111.08 and 433.42 is: 650.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.44 : 2,111.08 = 433.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.44/2,111.08 = 433.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.44x = 2,111.08 × 433.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.44x = 914,984.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,984.29/1,407.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.11

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