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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.84, 2,116.68 and 436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.84, 2,116.68 and 436.92 is: 655.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.84 : 2,116.68 = 436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.84/2,116.68 = 436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.84x = 2,116.68 × 436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.84x = 924,819.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,819.83/1,410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.51

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