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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.56, 2,117.58 and 437.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.56, 2,117.58 and 437.47 is: 656.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.56 : 2,117.58 = 437.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.56/2,117.58 = 437.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.56x = 2,117.58 × 437.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.56x = 926,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,377.72/1,411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.28

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