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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.39, 2,001.56 and 409.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.39, 2,001.56 and 409.95 is: 614.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.39 : 2,001.56 = 409.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.39/2,001.56 = 409.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.39x = 2,001.56 × 409.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.39x = 820,537.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,537.47/1,334.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.92

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