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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.41, 1,814.39 and 429.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.41, 1,814.39 and 429.47 is: 644.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.41 : 1,814.39 = 429.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.41/1,814.39 = 429.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.41x = 1,814.39 × 429.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.41x = 779,226.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,226.07/1,209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.30

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