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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.82, 2,116.36 and 436.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.82, 2,116.36 and 436.90 is: 655.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.82 : 2,116.36 = 436.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.82/2,116.36 = 436.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.82x = 2,116.36 × 436.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.82x = 924,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,637.68/1,410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.39

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