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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.93, 2,156.90 and 411.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.93, 2,156.90 and 411.93 is: 617.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.93 : 2,156.90 = 411.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.93/2,156.90 = 411.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.93x = 2,156.90 × 411.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.93x = 888,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,489.76/1,437.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.90

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