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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.74, 2,116.33 and 436.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.74, 2,116.33 and 436.61 is: 654.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.74 : 2,116.33 = 436.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.74/2,116.33 = 436.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.74x = 2,116.33 × 436.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.74x = 924,010.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,010.84/1,410.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.98

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