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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.61, 2,111.45 and 433.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.61, 2,111.45 and 433.72 is: 650.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.61 : 2,111.45 = 433.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.61/2,111.45 = 433.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.61x = 2,111.45 × 433.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.61x = 915,778.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,778.09/1,407.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.59

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