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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.69, 2,111.73 and 433.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.69, 2,111.73 and 433.77 is: 650.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.69 : 2,111.73 = 433.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.69/2,111.73 = 433.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.69x = 2,111.73 × 433.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.69x = 916,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,005.12/1,407.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.72

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