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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.99, 2,117.61 and 424.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.99, 2,117.61 and 424.54 is: 636.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.99 : 2,117.61 = 424.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.99/2,117.61 = 424.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.99x = 2,117.61 × 424.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.99x = 899,010.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899,010.02/1,411.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.70

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