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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.78, 2,117.80 and 438.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.78, 2,117.80 and 438.02 is: 657.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.78 : 2,117.80 = 438.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.78/2,117.80 = 438.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.78x = 2,117.80 × 438.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.78x = 927,638.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,638.76/1,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.07

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