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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.49, 2,111.64 and 433.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.49, 2,111.64 and 433.74 is: 650.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.49 : 2,111.64 = 433.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.49/2,111.64 = 433.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.49x = 2,111.64 × 433.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.49x = 915,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,902.73/1,407.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.73

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