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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.80, 2,115.43 and 423.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.80, 2,115.43 and 423.47 is: 634.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.80 : 2,115.43 = 423.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.80/2,115.43 = 423.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.80x = 2,115.43 × 423.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.80x = 895,825.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,825.37/1,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.98

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