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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.54, 2,111.58 and 433.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.54, 2,111.58 and 433.47 is: 650.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.54 : 2,111.58 = 433.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.54/2,111.58 = 433.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.54x = 2,111.58 × 433.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.54x = 915,306.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,306.58/1,407.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.29

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