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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.23, 2,115.83 and 436.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.23, 2,115.83 and 436.77 is: 654.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.23 : 2,115.83 = 436.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.23/2,115.83 = 436.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.23x = 2,115.83 × 436.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.23x = 924,128.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,128.89/1,411.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.84

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