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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.59, 2,117.75 and 437.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.59, 2,117.75 and 437.70 is: 656.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.59 : 2,117.75 = 437.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.59/2,117.75 = 437.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.59x = 2,117.75 × 437.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.59x = 926,936.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,936.99/1,411.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.66

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