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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.17, 2,116.96 and 437.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.17, 2,116.96 and 437.35 is: 656.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.17 : 2,116.96 = 437.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.17/2,116.96 = 437.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.17x = 2,116.96 × 437.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.17x = 925,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,839.68/1,411.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.08

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