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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.93, 2,111.93 and 434.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.93, 2,111.93 and 434.03 is: 651.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.93 : 2,111.93 = 434.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.93/2,111.93 = 434.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.93x = 2,111.93 × 434.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.93x = 916,638.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,638.81/1,407.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.05

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