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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.73, 2,115.96 and 436.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.73, 2,115.96 and 436.57 is: 654.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.73 : 2,115.96 = 436.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.73/2,115.96 = 436.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.73x = 2,115.96 × 436.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.73x = 923,757.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,757.73/1,410.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.81

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