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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.35, 2,001.82 and 409.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.35, 2,001.82 and 409.89 is: 614.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.35 : 2,001.82 = 409.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.35/2,001.82 = 409.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.35x = 2,001.82 × 409.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.35x = 820,528.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,528.02/1,334.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.92

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