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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.44, 2,115.53 and 436.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.44, 2,115.53 and 436.44 is: 654.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.44 : 2,115.53 = 436.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.44/2,115.53 = 436.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.44x = 2,115.53 × 436.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.44x = 923,299.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,299.73/1,410.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.62

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