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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.08, 2,116.71 and 437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.08, 2,116.71 and 437.28 is: 655.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.08 : 2,116.71 = 437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.08/2,116.71 = 437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.08x = 2,116.71 × 437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.08x = 925,594.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,594.95/1,411.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.95

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