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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.59, 2,116.20 and 436.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.59, 2,116.20 and 436.79 is: 655.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.59 : 2,116.20 = 436.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.59/2,116.20 = 436.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.59x = 2,116.20 × 436.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.59x = 924,335.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,335.00/1,410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.28

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