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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.90, 2,116.20 and 437.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.90, 2,116.20 and 437.01 is: 655.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.90 : 2,116.20 = 437.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.90/2,116.20 = 437.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.90x = 2,116.20 × 437.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.90x = 924,800.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,800.56/1,410.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.47

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