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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.84, 2,118.12 and 437.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.84, 2,118.12 and 437.95 is: 657.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.84 : 2,118.12 = 437.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.84/2,118.12 = 437.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.84x = 2,118.12 × 437.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.84x = 927,630.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,630.65/1,411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.04

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