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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.78, 2,111.77 and 434.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.78, 2,111.77 and 434.57 is: 651.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.78 : 2,111.77 = 434.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.78/2,111.77 = 434.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.78x = 2,111.77 × 434.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.78x = 917,701.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,701.87/1,407.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.88

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