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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.04, 2,116.68 and 371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.04, 2,116.68 and 371.04 is: 556.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.04 : 2,116.68 = 371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.04/2,116.68 = 371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.04x = 2,116.68 × 371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.04x = 785,372.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,372.95/1,411.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.59

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