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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.51, 2,111.22 and 367.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.51, 2,111.22 and 367.41 is: 551.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.51 : 2,111.22 = 367.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.51/2,111.22 = 367.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.51x = 2,111.22 × 367.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.51x = 775,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,683.34/1,407.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.10

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