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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.48, 2,111.16 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.48, 2,111.16 and 367.50 is: 551.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.48 : 2,111.16 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.48/2,111.16 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.48x = 2,111.16 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.48x = 775,851.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,851.30/1,407.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.23

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