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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.63, 2,111.64 and 483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.63, 2,111.64 and 483.30 is: 725.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.63 : 2,111.64 = 483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.63/2,111.64 = 483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.63x = 2,111.64 × 483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.63x = 1,020,555.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,555.61/1,407.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.02

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