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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.70, 2,111.16 and 420.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.70, 2,111.16 and 420.76 is: 631.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.70 : 2,111.16 = 420.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.70/2,111.16 = 420.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.70x = 2,111.16 × 420.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.70x = 888,291.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,291.68/1,407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.02

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