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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.21, 2,111.32 and 433.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.21, 2,111.32 and 433.77 is: 650.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.21 : 2,111.32 = 433.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.21/2,111.32 = 433.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.21x = 2,111.32 × 433.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.21x = 915,825.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,825.11/1,408.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.35

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