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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.97, 2,111.96 and 367.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.97, 2,111.96 and 367.89 is: 551.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.97 : 2,111.96 = 367.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.97/2,111.96 = 367.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.97x = 2,111.96 × 367.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.97x = 776,968.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,968.96/1,407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.84

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