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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.49, 2,117.55 and 437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.49, 2,117.55 and 437.60 is: 656.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.49 : 2,117.55 = 437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.49/2,117.55 = 437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.49x = 2,117.55 × 437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.49x = 926,639.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,639.88/1,411.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.50

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