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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.27, 2,115.08 and 423.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.27, 2,115.08 and 423.08 is: 634.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.27 : 2,115.08 = 423.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.27/2,115.08 = 423.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.27x = 2,115.08 × 423.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.27x = 894,848.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,848.05/1,410.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.52

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