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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.76, 2,156.64 and 411.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.76, 2,156.64 and 411.76 is: 617.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.76 : 2,156.64 = 411.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.76/2,156.64 = 411.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.76x = 2,156.64 × 411.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.76x = 888,018.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,018.09/1,437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.64

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