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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.07, 2,116.05 and 423.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.07, 2,116.05 and 423.60 is: 635.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.07 : 2,116.05 = 423.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.07/2,116.05 = 423.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.07x = 2,116.05 × 423.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.07x = 896,358.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,358.78/1,411.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.23

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