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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.76, 2,111.84 and 433.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.76, 2,111.84 and 433.94 is: 650.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.76 : 2,111.84 = 433.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.76/2,111.84 = 433.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.76x = 2,111.84 × 433.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.76x = 916,407.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,407.65/1,407.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.97

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