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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.71, 2,111.56 and 367.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.71, 2,111.56 and 367.71 is: 551.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.71 : 2,111.56 = 367.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.71/2,111.56 = 367.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.71x = 2,111.56 × 367.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.71x = 776,441.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,441.73/1,407.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.56

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