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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.95, 2,116.82 and 423.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.95, 2,116.82 and 423.83 is: 635.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.95 : 2,116.82 = 423.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.95/2,116.82 = 423.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.95x = 2,116.82 × 423.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.95x = 897,178.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,178.17/1,410.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.87

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