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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.40, 2,117.10 and 437.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.40, 2,117.10 and 437.80 is: 656.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.40 : 2,117.10 = 437.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.40/2,117.10 = 437.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.40x = 2,117.10 × 437.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.40x = 926,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,866.38/1,411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.70

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