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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.60, 2,115.86 and 436.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.60, 2,115.86 and 436.58 is: 654.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.60 : 2,115.86 = 436.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.60/2,115.86 = 436.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.60x = 2,115.86 × 436.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.60x = 923,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,742.16/1,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.86

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