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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.88, 2,118.10 and 437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.88, 2,118.10 and 437.94 is: 657.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.88 : 2,118.10 = 437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.88/2,118.10 = 437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.88x = 2,118.10 × 437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.88x = 927,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,600.71/1,411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.00

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