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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.62, 2,115.50 and 436.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.62, 2,115.50 and 436.46 is: 654.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.62 : 2,115.50 = 436.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.62/2,115.50 = 436.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.62x = 2,115.50 × 436.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.62x = 923,331.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,331.13/1,410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.56

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