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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,408.33, 2,112.09 and 434.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,408.33, 2,112.09 and 434.50 is: 651.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,408.33 : 2,112.09 = 434.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,408.33/2,112.09 = 434.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,408.33x = 2,112.09 × 434.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,408.33x = 917,703.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,703.11/1,408.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651.63

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