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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.47, 2,117.26 and 437.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.47, 2,117.26 and 437.55 is: 656.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.47 : 2,117.26 = 437.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.47/2,117.26 = 437.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.47x = 2,117.26 × 437.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.47x = 926,395.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,395.43/1,411.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.34

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