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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.22, 2,117.07 and 437.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.22, 2,117.07 and 437.30 is: 656.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.22 : 2,117.07 = 437.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.22/2,117.07 = 437.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.22x = 2,117.07 × 437.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.22x = 925,794.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,794.71/1,411.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.02

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