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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.77, 2,116.38 and 436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.77, 2,116.38 and 436.64 is: 655.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.77 : 2,116.38 = 436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.77/2,116.38 = 436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.77x = 2,116.38 × 436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.77x = 924,096.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,096.67/1,410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.03

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