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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.12, 2,115.27 and 436.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.12, 2,115.27 and 436.32 is: 654.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.12 : 2,115.27 = 436.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.12/2,115.27 = 436.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.12x = 2,115.27 × 436.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.12x = 922,934.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,934.61/1,410.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.51

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