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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.02, 2,116.37 and 437.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.02, 2,116.37 and 437.09 is: 655.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.02 : 2,116.37 = 437.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.02/2,116.37 = 437.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.02x = 2,116.37 × 437.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.02x = 925,034.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,034.67/1,411.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.58

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