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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.47, 2,111.21 and 367.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.47, 2,111.21 and 367.39 is: 551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.47 : 2,111.21 = 367.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.47/2,111.21 = 367.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.47x = 2,111.21 × 367.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.47x = 775,625.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,625.05/1,407.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.08

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