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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.34, 2,001.51 and 409.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.34, 2,001.51 and 409.89 is: 614.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.34 : 2,001.51 = 409.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.34/2,001.51 = 409.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.34x = 2,001.51 × 409.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.34x = 820,398.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,398.93/1,334.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.84

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