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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.37, 2,001.31 and 409.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.37, 2,001.31 and 409.67 is: 614.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.37 : 2,001.31 = 409.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.37/2,001.31 = 409.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.37x = 2,001.31 × 409.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.37x = 819,884.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,884.40/1,334.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.43

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