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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.98, 2,111.37 and 541.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.98, 2,111.37 and 541.69 is: 812.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.98 : 2,111.37 = 541.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.98/2,111.37 = 541.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.98x = 2,111.37 × 541.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.98x = 1,143,700.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,700.71/1,407.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.30

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