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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.49, 2,111.34 and 420.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.49, 2,111.34 and 420.28 is: 630.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.49 : 2,111.34 = 420.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.49/2,111.34 = 420.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.49x = 2,111.34 × 420.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.49x = 887,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,353.98/1,407.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.45

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