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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.07, 2,001.42 and 409.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.07, 2,001.42 and 409.59 is: 614.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.07 : 2,001.42 = 409.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.07/2,001.42 = 409.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.07x = 2,001.42 × 409.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.07x = 819,761.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,761.62/1,334.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.48

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