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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.66, 2,111.61 and 367.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.66, 2,111.61 and 367.65 is: 551.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.66 : 2,111.61 = 367.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.66/2,111.61 = 367.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.66x = 2,111.61 × 367.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.66x = 776,342.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,342.71/1,407.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.51

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