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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.81, 2,111.73 and 433.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.81, 2,111.73 and 433.99 is: 650.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.81 : 2,111.73 = 433.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.81/2,111.73 = 433.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.81x = 2,111.73 × 433.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.81x = 916,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,469.70/1,407.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.99

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