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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.70, 2,110.92 and 433.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.70, 2,110.92 and 433.90 is: 650.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.70 : 2,110.92 = 433.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.70/2,110.92 = 433.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.70x = 2,110.92 × 433.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.70x = 915,928.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,928.19/1,407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.66

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