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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.25, 2,116.87 and 437.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.25, 2,116.87 and 437.33 is: 655.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.25 : 2,116.87 = 437.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.25/2,116.87 = 437.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.25x = 2,116.87 × 437.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.25x = 925,770.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,770.76/1,411.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.99

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