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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.96, 2,116.28 and 437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.96, 2,116.28 and 437.08 is: 655.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.96 : 2,116.28 = 437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.96/2,116.28 = 437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.96x = 2,116.28 × 437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.96x = 924,983.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,983.66/1,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.57

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